An ensemble deep learning model for classification of students as weak and strong learners via multiparametric analysis

Abstract

Abstract Academic data predictions are significantly important for improving the overall education system's effectiveness by providing early identification of weak students and personalized learning strategies. This paper proposes a deep learning model for the identification of weak and strong students using ensemble learning and multiparametric analysis. It combines several machine learning algorithms, including Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machines, Multi-Layer Perceptron, and Logistic Regression using an ensemble learning approach to enhance the model’s performance. Additionally, a custom 1D Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is designed for classification. It utilizes multiparametric analysis to identify weak and strong students considering various parameters such as age, academic performance, location, and online learning behavior. The evaluation results indicate the performance of the proposed model has been improved in comparison to MLA FIS, SHMM, and DRL by 16.5%, 5.5%, and 2.4%, in terms of precision, 16.4%, 6.5%, and 3.5 % in terms of accuracy and 10.4%, 2.5% and 6.5% in terms of recall. These improvisations described that the model is efficient for multidomain feature extraction, ensemble classification, and high-variance feature selection, which result in a deeper understanding of student performance.

Keywords

• Ensemble deep learning
• Multiparametric analysis
• Student identification
• Academic performance
• Custom 1D CNN
• Online learning scenarios