AI Math Companion 'Suhak Tamheomdae' Enhances Learning Achievement

100,000 Subscribers and 1.2 Million Users Increased Year-on-Year
70% of Teachers Find It 'Useful', 80% of Parents Respond 'Satisfied'

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The cumulative number of users of the AI-powered elementary math class support system 'Suhak Tamheomdae' has surpassed 1.75 million.

On the 28th, the Ministry of Education, the Korea Education and Research Information Service, and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity will hold an online and offline performance report meeting for the operation of 'Suhak Tamheomdae.' This performance report meeting will be held on the Gather Town platform, an extended virtual world operating system, considering the COVID-19 situation and to enable active viewing.

Suhak Tamheomdae features personalized learning support through AI-based individual learner analysis, providing additional learning and incorporating game elements so that 1st and 2nd grade elementary students can enjoy math and continue studying.

This year, the cumulative number of registered users of Suhak Tamheomdae is about 160,000, and the cumulative number of users is 1.75 million, representing increases of 250% and 320% respectively compared to the previous year. According to a survey at research schools, about 70% of teachers responded that it is 'useful,' and about 80% of parents responded that they are 'satisfied.'

Analysis of the effects of Suhak Tamheomdae at research schools showed improved achievement in various math learning areas such as addition and subtraction, number comparison, and multiplication, as well as increased interest and confidence in math.

This year, the AI algorithm was advanced to improve the accuracy of student learning diagnosis and prediction, and about 460 additional contents including concept learning videos and convenience features were added and improved to enable students to study independently.

Ham Young-gi, Director of Curriculum Policy at the Ministry of Education, said, “We will support the distribution of the Suhak Tamheomdae system for 3rd and 4th graders to continuously assist students' math studies and promote the development of the system for 5th and 6th graders.”

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