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Generative AI Use Linked to Lower Exam Scores in Chinese Students

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A study of 26,811 secondary school students in China revealed a significant difference in academic performance between AI users and non-users. Students who did not use generative AI showed a positive correlation between high scores on assignments and high scores on exams. Conversely, AI users who achieved exceptionally high scores on assignments performed substantially worse on their exams, indicating a potential learning penalty associated with AI use. AI

IMPACT The study suggests that reliance on generative AI in secondary education may negatively impact students' long-term learning and exam performance.

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Generative AI Use Linked to Lower Exam Scores in Chinese Students

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · [email protected] ·

    The generative AI learning penalty in secondary school A study monitored 26,811 students in China. Among students who have never used AI, scores

    The generative AI learning penalty in secondary school Uno studio ha monitorato 26.811 studenti in Cina. Tra gli studenti che non hanno mai usato l'IA, punteggi più alti nei compiti sono associati a punteggi più alti negli esami. Tra gli utenti di IA, la relazione cambia completa…

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