Overview
Sunschool’s adaptive learning system analyzes learner performance in real-time and adjusts content difficulty, recommends subjects, and identifies areas needing reinforcement.Performance Tracking
Subject-Level Performance
The system tracks performance across all subjects:Mastery Levels
Identifying Struggling Areas
The system automatically detects subjects where learners need additional support:Subject Recommendations
Grade-Appropriate Subjects
Each grade level has a curated list of appropriate subjects:View Subject Mapping by Grade
View Subject Mapping by Grade
Recommendation Algorithm
The system recommends new subjects based on multiple factors:Subject Categories
Subjects are organized into broader categories for better organization:Language Arts
Reading, Writing, Literature, Composition, Alphabet, Basic Vocabulary
Mathematics
Numbers, Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus
Science
Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Studies
History, World History, US History, Government, Economics, Geography
Arts
Art, Music, Drama, Painting, Drawing
Life Skills
Health, Physical Education, Social Skills, Financial Literacy
World Languages
Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Latin
Technology
Computer Science, Programming, Digital Media, Robotics
Difficulty Adjustment
Lessons can be generated at three difficulty levels:- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Simplified vocabulary
- Concrete examples
- Step-by-step explanations
- More practice problems
Personalized Learning Paths
The adaptive system creates personalized learning paths by:Performance Metrics
The system tracks multiple metrics for adaptation:| Metric | Purpose | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Average Score | Overall subject mastery | 70% for proficiency |
| Lesson Count | Experience level | 3+ for intermediate, 5+ for advanced |
| Recent Trend | Current trajectory | Last 5 lessons |
| Concept Mastery | Specific skill tracking | 70% per concept |
| Time to Complete | Engagement indicator | Compared to grade average |
Integration with Other Features
Mastery System
Detailed mastery calculations and decay
Concept Tracking
Per-concept performance analysis
Reports
Visual progress and performance reports
Best Practices for Parents
Monitor Struggling Subjects
Monitor Struggling Subjects
Check the reports page regularly to see which subjects need additional support. The system automatically identifies these, but parent involvement helps.
Balance Challenge and Success
Balance Challenge and Success
Learners should experience both challenge and success. If scores are consistently too high (>95%) or too low (<60%), consider adjusting the subject selection.
Follow Recommendations
Follow Recommendations
The system’s subject recommendations are based on grade-level standards and performance data. Following them helps maintain a balanced curriculum.
Celebrate Progress
Celebrate Progress
Use the mastery level progression (Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced) to celebrate milestones.