Assessment Methods
Methods in the field of education for measuring learning processes and outcomes, including essays, problem sets, examinations and formative assessment.
Timeline (last 90 days)
Traditional papers, problem sets, and exams are not only used for grading but are also assumed to be a means of measuring the learning process; once generative AI can replace intermediate steps such as retrieval, reasoning, writing, and revision, assessment may only measure the output of human-machine collaboration.
Redesigning assessment means higher teacher workload and more complex institutional costs, which is an important reason why bans are difficult to implement.
Addressing AI cheating can be achieved by restructuring assessments to include closed-book on-computer exams, live coding, oral defenses, and other demonstrations of ability that cannot be delegated to AI.
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Traditional papers, problem sets, and exams are not only used for grading but are also assumed to be a means of measuring the learning process; once generative AI can replace intermediate steps such as retrieval, reasoning, writing, and revision, assessment may only measure the output of human-machine collaboration.
50%UnverifiedRedesigning assessment means higher teacher workload and more complex institutional costs, which is an important reason why bans are difficult to implement.
50%UnverifiedAddressing AI cheating can be achieved by restructuring assessments to include closed-book on-computer exams, live coding, oral defenses, and other demonstrations of ability that cannot be delegated to AI.
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