Robust Understanding of Word Problems with Extraneous Information

2007/01/14 by Yefim Bakman, Bakman, Yefim · 3 citations
Computer Science · #97C30 #Advanced Text Analysis Techniques #FOS: Mathematics #General Mathematics (math.GM) #Natural Language Processing Techniques #Topic Modeling

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.math/0701393

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Abstract

Understanding of free-format multi-step arithmetic word problems with extraneous information is discussed. A model including a full set of general skills necessary for understanding such problems was developed and computer implemented. The validity of the simulation was confirmed by testing on a variety of word problems with extraneous information. The results of this study show the way for moving from an intuitive understanding of word problems to a conscious and controlled process.

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