Background: The use of computer-assisted reading comprehension is of critical importance in the context of promoting effective and engaging literacy education in the digital age. It provides students with the opportunity to work at their own pace and convenience, thereby facilitating self-directed learning and accommodating various learning…

Describes a Brazilian project that aimed to improve the standard of science education in primary public schools through computer assisted learning. A neural network to analyze models is presented that was used with students 11 to 18 years old for topics on local environmental problems. (Author/LRW)