New report from EDSK think tank warns that coursework assessment methods, such as AI-driven ChatGPT, will produce less accurate and trustworthy marks, making traditional exams even more important. Reforms such as adding an extra Year 12 subject assessment and a compulsory Extended Projects Qualification (EPQ) are proposed to aid with student development. DfE supports these efforts to maintain assessment integrity.
This article explores the implications of AI technology, ChatGPT, on traditional exam methods. EDSK, a UK-based think tank, suggests that exams are still the most reliable way to assess student knowledge. Additionally, the article sheds light on the need to introduce reforms for students to develop multiple skills, including coursework in class and EPQs. Ofqual's Chief Regulator Jo Saxton also speaks on how using AI for learning should be an option instead of cheating.
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