Utilizing Support Vector Machine and Recurrent Neural Networks for Analyzing Student Behavioral Sequences in Educational Data Mining

Author Names:
Wei Zhao, Fang Zhao, Jiang Zhou, KangLe Li
Author Affiliation:
Hope College of Southwest Jiaotong University
Author Email:
zhaowei34652@outlook.com
Publication Date:
May 18, 2026

Page numbers:

3175-3190

DOI Number:

https://doi.org/10.1177/14727978251355783

Abstract:

This study developed a novel two-stage classifier model that integ Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) with an attention-based dual-encoder architecture for analyzing student behavior sequence data in educational data mining. Unlike traditional RNN + SVM frameworks, our approach uniquely combines (1) a hierarchical feature fusion mechanism that merges base sequence encoding (capturing temporal dependencies via GRU) and attentiondriven encoding (highlighting performance-critical behaviors); (2) an adaptive attention module that dynamically weights behavioral sequences (e.g., prioritizing “library” access with >50% attention weight), enabling targeted focus on academicperformance-related patterns; (3) an end-to-end pipeline where RNN-extracted deep features are directly optimized for SVM classification, eliminating manual feature engineering. Through experimental validation, the model outperformed traditional methods in accuracy (86.9%) and recall (81.6%), particularly for long-sequence behavior data. Results confirm that increasing feature dimensions (optimal at 50 dimensions) enhances prediction capabilities but plateaus beyond thresholds. This framework provides a robust tool for actionable insights in educational policy-making. Future work will expand data diversity to strengthen practical applications.
Keywords:
support vector machine, recurrent neural network, student behavior sequence, educational data mining
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