Beyond Answers: Large Language Model-Powered Tutoring System in Physics Education for Deep Learning and Precise Understanding
This paper presents Physics-STAR, an LLM-powered tutoring system for high school physics education, and evaluates it through a controlled experiment with 12 high school sophomores against traditional lectures and generic LLM tutoring. The system provides step-by-step guidance, reflective learning prompts, and personalized scaffolding to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills in physics.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has shown significant promise, yet the effective personalization of learning, particularly in physics education, remains a challenge. This paper proposes Physics-STAR, a framework for large language model (LLM)- powered tutoring system designed to address this gap by providing personalized and adaptive learning experiences for high school students. Our study evaluates Physics-STAR against traditional teacher-led lectures and generic LL