Navigating the Future of Education: Harnessing Data Mining to Illuminate Pathways to Success

IF 0.5 Q4 DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Perspectives on Global Development and Technology Pub Date : 2024-09-06 DOI:10.1163/15691497-12341676

Becharef Kada, Belhamiti Amel, Bouziani Abderrezzaq, Ammour El Batoul

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Abstract

This study aims to enhance educational assessment tools in Algerian middle schools by utilizing Educational Data Mining (EDM) techniques to predict student performance in the Middle School Certificate Examination. Recognizing a gap in the Algerian education system’s use of abundant student data for improving learning outcomes and decision-making, this research applies advanced data analytics to overcome the limitations of traditional evaluation methods. Using a dataset of 541,760 student records from the Ministry of National Education, the study employs regression models including CatBoost, Ridge, and linear regression, to analyze and forecast student examination performance. Findings indicate that EDM can effectively predict student outcomes, offering educators and policymakers a valuable resource for crafting targeted educational interventions and enhancing student success rates. This research underscores the significance of bridging the gap between available data and data-driven decision-making, advocating for the integration of EDM to modernize and improve educational efficacy in Algeria.

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引领教育的未来：利用数据挖掘阐明成功之路

本研究旨在利用教育数据挖掘（EDM）技术预测学生在初中证书考试中的表现，从而改进阿尔及利亚中学的教育评估工具。本研究认识到阿尔及利亚教育系统在利用丰富的学生数据改善学习成果和决策方面存在差距，因此采用先进的数据分析技术来克服传统评价方法的局限性。该研究利用国家教育部的 541 760 份学生记录数据集，采用 CatBoost、Ridge 和线性回归等回归模型来分析和预测学生的考试成绩。研究结果表明，EDM 可以有效预测学生的成绩，为教育工作者和政策制定者提供了宝贵的资源，帮助他们制定有针对性的教育干预措施，提高学生的成功率。这项研究强调了弥合可用数据与数据驱动决策之间差距的重要性，倡导整合 EDM 以实现阿尔及利亚教育的现代化并提高教育效率。

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期刊介绍： Perspectives on Global Development and Technology (PGDT) is a peer-reviewed journal for the discussion of current social sciences research on diverse socio-economic development issues that reflect the opportunities and threats brought about by the world order shift from bipolar to global, the present economic liberalization that constricts development options, and the new enabling technologies of the Information Age. A founding principle of PGDT is that all people are entitled to scientific and technological knowledge to promote human development. PGDT is the international forum where the questions associated with this endeavour are thoroughly examinated and clearly communicated.