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Learning Graph Quality Metrics

Generated: 2026-07-10 | Tool: Learning Graph Generator v0.05


Summary

Metric Value
Total concepts 200
Total dependency edges 333
DAG valid (no cycles) ✅ Yes
Self-dependencies 0
Foundational concepts (no deps) 1
Terminal (leaf) nodes 83
Average dependencies per concept 1.67
Disconnected subgraphs 0
Overall quality score 82 / 100

DAG Validation

The graph is a valid Directed Acyclic Graph — no cycles were detected after correcting two issues:

  1. Concept 178 (Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye) had a self-dependency — removed
  2. A cycle existed between Boarding School Era (187) → Code of Indian Offenses (157) → Suppression of Ceremony (156) → Boarding School Era — resolved by clarifying historical ordering

Foundational Concepts

Only 1 concept has zero dependencies — the single entry point to the entire graph:

  • 1 — Dakota Language Overview (38 inbound edges)

This is appropriate for a language course where every concept depends on understanding what the language is.


Top 10 Most-Depended-Upon Concepts

Rank ID Concept Inbound Edges
1 1 Dakota Language Overview 38
2 73 Action Verbs Dakota 13
3 41 Numbers 1–10 in Dakota 12
4 18 Personal Pronouns Dakota 11
5 38 Pre-Contact Dakota Society 10
6 6 Gender-Specific Greetings 10
7 112 Relational Worldview Dakota 9
8 86 Seasonal Calendar Overview 9
9 25 Tiyóšpaye (Family Band) 8
10 126 Makóčhe (Land/Homeland) 7

These hub concepts represent the conceptual backbone of the course — language overview, verb system, number system, pronouns, pre-contact society, greetings, relational worldview, seasonal calendar, family band, and land/homeland.


Quality Score: 82 / 100

Strengths: - Valid DAG with no cycles - Meaningful hub concepts that reflect actual pedagogical structure - Good mix of linguistic, cultural, and historical concepts - Dependencies reflect genuine prerequisite relationships

Areas for improvement: - Only 1 foundational concept — ideally 5–10 entry points for a more robust graph - 83 terminal nodes is high (41%) — some may benefit from additional connections - Average of 1.67 dependencies per concept is slightly low for a complex interdisciplinary course

Note: Language content in this course is pending community review. The learning graph structure is sound but concept labels may be revised as verified materials are incorporated.