---
title: "Dynamic Student Modelling in an Intelligent Tutor for LISP Programming"
authors:
  - "Brian J. Reiser"
  - "John R. Anderson"
  - "Robert G. Farrell"
doi: ""
url: "https://ijcai.org/proceedings/1985/2"
pdf: "https://ijcai.org/proceedings/1985/0002.pdf"
venue: "Proceedings of the Ninth International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence"
year: 1985
pages: "8-13"
track: "AI and Education"
keywords:
---

# Dynamic Student Modelling in an Intelligent Tutor for LISP Programming

Brian J. Reiser, John R. Anderson, Robert G. Farrell

*Proceedings of the Ninth International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence*, pages 8-13.

## Abstract

We describe an intelligent tutor for LISP programming . This tutor achieves a set of pedagogical objectives derived from Anderson 's (1983) learning theory : provide instruction in the context of problem-solving , have the student generate as much of each solution as possible . provide immediate feedback on errors. and represent the goal structure of the problem-solving . The tutorial interface facilitates communication and prevents distracting low-level errors . Field tests of the tutor in college c lasses demonstrate that it is more effective than conventional classroom instruction .