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How adaptive learning technology helps students study for the CPA Exam

September 12, 2024

5 min read

Marketing Manager, Content

Yes, studying for the CPA Exam is challenging and time-consuming. But technology is making it easier by helping students to study more efficiently, maximize their study time, and retain knowledge more effectively. One of the most exciting advances is adaptive learning technology — instructors and educators are using it in all types of classrooms and courses, and CPA candidates are seeing the benefits of it too!

We’re providing a closer look at what adaptive learning technology is and the benefits of it, plus how Becker is utilizing adaptive learning to help students get Exam Day Ready^SM!

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What is adaptive learning technology?

Adaptive learning technology, or adaptive education, is an educational system or software that tailors learning experiences to the needs or preferences of the individual learners. This technology uses algorithms, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to customize the content, pace, and learning path based on a student’s performance. By continually assessing the learner’s strengths and areas of opportunity, adaptive learning systems can provide a more optimized learning experience.

Features of adaptive learning

Technology adapts to the individual learner’s needs through customized content based on their progress within the platform or program.
The program or platform adapts immediately to the student’s responses and actions, leading to rapid customization and immediate feedback.
The system collects and analyzes data on the student’s performance, aiding both the individual as well as helping educators and administrators see patterns of behavior to make more informed decisions.
Materials, assignments, or questions can be dynamically adjusted to match the learner’s level, ensuring they are neither bored with simple tasks nor overwhelmed by overly difficult content.

Benefits of adaptive learning technology

Why are more schools and education providers choosing to leverage adaptive learning technology? Let’s look at the benefits it offers:

Enhanced efficiency

Adaptive learning offers a personalized pace where students or learners have more control over their progress. They can spend more time on difficult areas and move quickly through the concepts they already understand. This technology can also identify knowledge gaps and provide specific exercises, materials, or practice questions to fill in the gaps.

Improved engagement

Adaptive learning systems will often include interactive elements, like quizzes, games, or simulations that keep learners engaged with the material. Because the material is relevant and challenging, as well as engaging, the learner can stay interested and motivated more easily.

Improved learning outcomes

Students or learners using the advanced learning technology are continually assessed by the software to make sure they are proficient in the material before moving on. This improves retention and helps them achieve outcomes more effectively.

Becker’s Adapt2U technology to improve CPA Exam Prep

Now that you have a better understanding of adaptive learning, let’s look at how Becker is supporting our students through our proprietary Adapt2U technology.

What is it?

Within the units of Becker’s CPA Exam Review course, you’ll have specific multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations. As you complete them, the Adapt2U technology will analyze your responses, looking at areas of proficiency and areas of opportunity. Based on your performance, you can create practice tests which focus on the areas of difficulty for you by using the Adapt2U technology.

The questions you receive will reflect areas where you’ve shown you need extra focus. With over 10,000 multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations, you will have many questions to practice, even when focusing on specific areas of opportunity.

Best of all, with each task-based simulation practice question you’ll also get explanations of the correct answers and can watch Skillbuilder videos where a Becker instructor walks you through the explanation and how to reach that conclusion on your own. This will reinforce your knowledge and help you gain proficiency in challenging concepts more quickly.

How does it improve how you prepare for the CPA Exam?

We understand that your time is limited, and each minute you spend preparing for the CPA Exam should get you closer to getting a passing score! Instead of spending your limited time and energy working on topics where you already excel, our Adapt2U technology focuses your time and mental bandwidth where you need it most. Each practice question will help you become proficient at those challenging topics and provide you with a more accurate look at your progress.

If you want to see how Adapt2U technology can help you pass the CPA Exam, give it a try! Get a 14-day free trial of Becker's CPA Exam Review and try out our innovative technology for yourself to help you get Exam Day Ready^SM.