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Interactive Explanation 

Use simple analogies to explain the types of machine learning:

• Supervised Learning: Teaching with labeled examples (e.g., flashcards).
• Unsupervised Learning: Finding patterns without labels (e.g., sorting by similarity).
• Reinforcement Learning: Learning through trial and error (e.g., training a dog with treats).

Video: Types of Machine Learning

Pause after each section to ask students for real-world examples.

Video: Reinforcement learning

Activity: Think-Pair-Share

• Students work in pairs to brainstorm practical examples of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning in everyday applications.
• Share findings with the class.

✔️What is supervised learning?

Supervised learning is a type of machine learning in which a model is trained on a labelled dataset, which means each training example is paired with the correct output. During training, the model learns to predict the output from the input data to make accurate predictions when given new, unseen data.

A simple way to understand it could be that it's like teaching a child with flashcards; each card has a problem on one side and the answer on the back, helping the child learn to associate the two.

✔️What is unsupervised learning? 

Unsupervised learning is a machine learning approach where the model learns from data without guidance or labels, aiming to find patterns and relationships within the data. Think of it like sorting a pile of mixed fruit into groups without knowing what each fruit is; the model looks for similarities and differences to organize the data into clusters.

✔️What is Reinforcement learning?

Reinforcement learning is a type of machine learning where an algorithm learns to make decisions by trying things out and seeing what happens, similar to learning through trial and error. It receives rewards for good actions and penalties for bad ones, guiding it to improve over time. Think of it like training a dog with treats: the dog learns which actions earn treats and which don't, gradually figuring out how to behave.