Holt Launches Six Quantum Artificial Intelligence Tutors at FETC 2003; Web-based Tutor Complements Holt Chemistry and Physical Science Products.Business Editors/Education & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2003 Holt, Rinehart and Winston announced today that Quantum Artificial Intelligence Tutors -- online tutors for the Holt Chemistry, Holt Modern Chemistry, and Holt Science Spectrum titles -- are now available for students who need additional individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. help with science concepts being taught in class. The Quantum Tutors provide teachers with an on-demand, web-based educational resource for students who need a personal tutor to coach them through difficult science concepts. The Tutors are accessible online, can be used in class, in the computer lab or at home, and give hints and step-by-step instructions, enabling students to practice at their own pace and on problems of their own choice, not just a limited database of pre-selected problems. There are six Tutors addressing complex science topics: elements, ionic compound In chemistry, an ionic compound is a chemical compound in which ions are held together in a lattice structure by ionic bonds. The positively charged ion is usually a metal ion and the negatively charged ion is non-metallic element or molecule. formulas, mathematics of chemical formulas, measurement, equation balancing and oxidation numbers oxidation number or oxidation state: see valence. . "With the addition of the Quantum Tutors to our catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , Holt now offers educators the best artificial intelligence tutor for science on the market today," said Judy Fowler, Holt president. "I am pleased with how well the Tutors complement our chemistry and physical science products." "Holt is the first textbook publishing company to utilize AI technology for chemistry and physical science," stated Rebecca Renshaw, executive vice president and spokesperson for Quantum. "For the first time ever, students, teachers and schools will have a truly intelligent Tutor embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. in the highest-quality online textbooks." "Our dialogue-driven technology takes Holt's online learning to a level never available before," said Dr. Benny Johnson, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Quantum and co-developer of the company's patented and patent-pending AI technologies. Quantum Tutors go beyond simply offering a correct answer; they help students understand why an answer is correct or incorrect. To use a Tutor, students enter their work just as they would on paper and the Tutor interprets their work and coaches them through the problem-solving process, similar to a human tutor. Quantum Tutors provide individualized hints, guidance, and advice throughout the solution, based on the student's own work, ensuring a conceptually balanced and more meaningful understanding of the subject. Additionally, the Tutors follow student progress, presenting increasingly more challenging problem-solving scenarios as students become more successful at a particular topic. Holt continues to acquire and develop new technology resources to enhance its portfolio of primary and supplementary teaching materials. For the 2002-03 school year, Holt has launched online textbook series in language arts language arts pl.n. The subjects, including reading, spelling, and composition, aimed at developing reading and writing skills, usually taught in elementary and secondary school. , social studies, science and mathematics; published a new Middle School Mathematics series; released Holt Online Essay Scoring and Holt Online Assessment; integrated Quantum Artificial Intelligence Tutors into its online science series; secured exclusive distribution rights to the NSF-funded Mathematics in Context(R) curriculum; and revamped the supporting websites for its language arts, world languages, science, social studies and mathematics curricula. About Holt, Rinehart and Winston Holt, Rinehart and Winston is a leading publisher of textbooks and educational materials for grades six through 12 and is part of Harcourt Education Harcourt Education, is a publisher serving the pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 school, assessment and trade publishing markets in the US and primary and secondary school markets internationally. , a global education provider serving students and teachers in PreK through grade 12, adult learners Adult learner is a term used to describe any person socially accepted as an adult who is in a learning process, whether it is formal education, informal learning, or corporate-sponsored learning. , and readers of all ages. 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About Quantum Quantum Simulations, Inc. is a business-to-business provider of artificial intelligence tutoring engines that power existing software, hardware and distance learning products, inspiring students from middle school through college to solve science problems. Satisfying an unmet need for on-demand tutoring, the software uses an interactive dialogue tool that challenges students to understand why an answer is correct, measurably improving comprehension and test performance. With funding from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation, Quantum Tutoring Engines are integrated with Web, wireless and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). learning products, providing a strong competitive edge for educational companies. For further information, please visit www.quantumsimulations.com. |
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