Universal Adaptive Learning System
Explore the research-backed foundations, intelligent systems, and pedagogical innovations that power UALS - from 100 ITS agents to next-generation assessment formats. Everything you need to understand the science and technology driving adaptive learning.
UALS is built on decades of research in cognitive science, educational psychology, psychometrics, and learning analytics
Cognitive Load Theory, Multimedia Learning Principles, Working Memory Models, and Schema Theory inform how we present content, scaffold learning, and optimize information processing for different learner profiles.
Zone of Proximal Development, Constructivism, Situated Cognition, Desirable Difficulties, and Metacognition guide our 15 evidence-based teaching methods with effect sizes ranging from +0.30 to +0.90 SD.
Item Response Theory, Computerized Adaptive Testing, Reliability & Validity Frameworks, and Knowledge Tracing (BKT/PFA/DKT) ensure precise, fair, and efficient assessment across 15 SATA formats.
100 specialized ITS agents powered by LLMs provide intelligent tutoring, learner modeling, pedagogical decision-making, and real-time adaptation. Event-driven architecture enables complex multi-agent workflows with sub-second response times.
xAPI tracking, behavioral analytics, performance dashboards, and predictive models provide actionable insights. Per-competency tracking, rolling window scoring, and proficiency determination support mastery-based progression.
Multiple content formats, adaptive pedagogies, diverse assessment types, and accessibility features ensure every learner can access, engage with, and succeed in the learning experience regardless of background or learning preference.
Eight comprehensive documentation systems covering every aspect of UALS
The Complete Intelligent Tutoring Ecosystem
30 production-ready core agents, 27 extended capabilities, and 43 micro-behavior monitoring agents working together to provide personalized, adaptive tutoring. From knowledge tracing to affective state monitoring, these agents form a comprehensive AI-powered teaching system.
Production Software Infrastructure
Critical software agents managing authentication, content delivery, caching, analytics, and system orchestration. These agents ensure UALS runs efficiently, scales seamlessly, and maintains high availability across distributed deployments.
Multiple Pathways to Understanding
15 distinct content exploration formats leveraging cognitive load theory, multimedia learning principles, and constructivist approaches. From linear tabs to interactive concept maps, each method optimizes learning for different content types and learner preferences.
Research-Validated Teaching Methods
15 evidence-based pedagogical approaches with effect sizes from +0.30 to +0.90 SD. From Socratic dialogue to productive failure, each method is grounded in learning sciences and proven to enhance conceptual understanding, procedural skills, or metacognitive development.
Next-Generation Testing Innovation
15 Select-All-That-Apply formats leveraging IRT, CAT, and advanced psychometrics. From classic SATA to meta-cognitive reasoning chains, these formats reduce measurement error by 30-40% while providing richer diagnostic data and supporting adaptive testing algorithms.
Human-Verified Learning
Five layers of protection ensuring learners always receive human expert-verified content. From GCS content cache to institutional oversight, every piece of AI-generated content passes through multiple verification checkpoints before reaching students.
Continuous Adaptive Testing
IRT-based continuous assessment with per-competency tracking, SATA partial credit scoring, and real-time xAPI analytics. Unlimited questions, rolling window proficiency calculation, and seamless stop/resume functionality for authentic competency measurement.
Roles, Permissions & Collaboration
Complete class administration with role-based access control, content expert collaboration, and ownership transfer workflows. Create classes, invite collaborators, manage permissions, and track all changes with full xAPI audit trails.
Where learning science meets intelligent technology - explore, learn, and assess with AI-powered adaptive systems
UALS (Universal Adaptive Learning System) is a production-ready platform that brings together 100 ITS agents, 15 knowledge exploration methods, 15 evidence-based pedagogies, and 15 next-generation assessment formats into a unified, intelligent learning experience. Whether you're a student exploring new concepts, an educator designing assessments, or a researcher studying learning analytics, UALS provides the tools and intelligence you need.
Explore concepts with 15 KE methods, learn with Socratic tutoring, and assess your knowledge with adaptive SATA formats. AI agents personalize every step of your learning journey.
Create adaptive assessments, view learning analytics, track competency mastery, and leverage ITS agents for intelligent content generation and pedagogical recommendations.
Access xAPI learning records, analyze learner behavior patterns, study ITS agent workflows, and investigate the effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches with rich data exports.
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