The Adaptive Learning Qbank

The Thieme | Area9 adaptive learning Qbank is a new innovative platform featuring adaptive learning technology. Adaptive learning is an approach that uses sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence to adapt to your existing knowledge, confidence level, and schedule. The adaptive learning Qbank evolves continuously from the moment you sign in. By actively identifying and addressing areas of greatest need, the Qbank can increase studying efficiency and decrease the amount of time to proficiency.

To power the adaptive algorithm, we ask you to rate your confidence after each question or slide in a practice set. The result of this metacognitive input, along with multiple aspects of your interaction with the system (for example, how long you take to respond), is analyzed in real time to determine the next content to be presented.

Create your own adaptive practice sets

You can customize your study plan by filtering through our Qbank subjects and creating your own adaptive practice sets for USMLE® Step 1.

Reports for in-depth analysis

After you complete an adaptive practice set, your progress will be updated in Reports.

Proficiency reports show your how many questions you answered correctly, and metacognition reports show your progress towards conscious competence.

Conscious competence, also known as “knowing what you know”, is the ultimate goal. Once you achieve conscious competence, you have fully mastered your targeted subjects.