The context-oriented system based on ELECTRA for solving math word problem

Abstract

This paper presents a context-oriented system based on ELECTRA for solving math word problems. The system leverages the power of ELECTRA’s pre-trained language model to better understand the context and semantics of mathematical word problems.

Publication
2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology Education (TALE)

This paper introduces a context-oriented system that utilizes ELECTRA, a pre-trained language model, to enhance the understanding and solving of mathematical word problems. The system focuses on capturing contextual information to improve problem comprehension and solution accuracy.

Key Contributions

  1. ELECTRA Integration: Effective use of ELECTRA for mathematical problem understanding
  2. Context-Oriented Approach: Emphasis on contextual information for better problem comprehension
  3. System Architecture: Comprehensive system design for math word problem solving
  4. Performance Evaluation: Thorough evaluation of the proposed approach

Methodology

The proposed system includes:

  • Context Analysis: Deep understanding of problem context using ELECTRA
  • Semantic Processing: Enhanced semantic understanding of mathematical concepts
  • Problem Decomposition: Breaking down complex problems into manageable components
  • Solution Generation: Systematic approach to generating mathematical solutions
  • Evaluation Framework: Comprehensive evaluation of system performance

This work demonstrates the effectiveness of transformer-based language models in educational applications, particularly in the domain of automated mathematical problem solving.

Hao Meng
Hao Meng
Ph.D. Candidate in Education Technology

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Education Technology at the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Central China Normal University. My research focuses on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Technology Enhanced Learning, and Automated Problem Solvers.

Hao Wu
Research Collaborator

Research collaborator in ELECTRA-based systems.