How Machines Learn

9th GradeComputer Science40 min

Learning Objective

Students will understand the general concepts of how a machine/computer can learn using pattern recognition and math

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How does artificial intelligence learn? - Briana Brownell

TED-Ed

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The three basic types of machine learning are unsupervised learning, supervised learning, and reinforcement learning.

  • Unsupervised learning is useful for finding general similarities and patterns, while supervised learning requires active input from doctors and computer scientists to improve accuracy.

  • Reinforcement learning uses an iterative approach to gather feedback and create optimal plans, and artificial neural networks can use millions of connections to tackle difficult tasks.

Practice

12 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe one of the three types of machine learning (unsupervised, supervised, or reinforcement) discussed in the video, explaining how it uses pattern recognition and math to learn.

Teacher Guide

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