Abstract: A computer implemented instructional system for identifying an area of study for a user and increasing the user's understanding in the area is disclosed. The system includes a user information module configured to receive and store demographic and personal information about the user. A study plan generator configured to generate a set of study materials for the user based upon the information stored in the user information module is provided. A user communication module configured to send a communication to the use and a user response module configured to receive a response from the user regarding the communication is also provided. A study plan adaptor module is provided to revise the set of study materials for the user based on the user's response to the communication.