Note-Driven RAG for Learner Performance Estimation via Controlling LLM Knowledge
摘要
Learner performance estimation is a critical topic in education, offering the potential to model learner understanding. Large language models (LLMs) have recently gained attention for student modeling and performance estimation. However, because LLMs are pre-trained on vast amounts of information, they often possess knowledge that exceeds that of individual learners. As a result, an LLM may correctly answer questions without relying on the content explicitly provided by the learner.We propose a learner response estimation method based on the learner’s note-driven Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to discuss how we can model LLMs as student models. In an on-demand classroom environment, we experimentally collect participants’ notes as learners acquire knowledge. We evaluate whether notes are helpful in LLM-based learner performance estimation and investigate the necessary adjustments for LLMs.