The new study reveals overwhelming public opposition to students to fully complete school coursework using artificial intelligence, but opinions are divided on its use in improving grammar and punctuation.
A YouGov poll commissioned by Cambridge University Press and Assessment found that 89% of adults determined that students were “unacceptable” to complete their school duties using AI.
However, a survey of 2,221 UK adults highlighted the more nuanced use divisions, with nearly half (46%) believed that AI could tolerate punctuation and grammar, while 44% disagree.
Despite concerns about AI misuse, only 16% of UK adults believe that reducing or removing coursework completed at home is the most effective strategy for schools.
The findings advocate as CEO of the Review Board OCR, a coordinated national strategy on AI.
That comes after independent curriculum and reviews stated that they would consider reducing the “whole evaluation” in GCSE.
However, the preliminary report released in March said that the review heard about the “risks” to AI standards and equity related to coursework.
The review, chaired by education expert Professor Becky Francis, will publish final recommendations in the fall.
A YouGov survey conducted in June suggests that over three out of five UK adults (62%) use AI to mark coursework, with 27% supporting it.
However, the majority (59%) use AI to support teachers to complete administrative tasks such as lesson planning.
“We are pleased to announce that we are committed to providing a range of services and services to ensure that we are committed to providing a range of services,” said Jill Duffy, CEO of OCR.
“A coordinated national strategy with funds to ensure that schools are not left behind will build public trust in their potential for change.
“Even in the age of AI, it is clear that coursework is too important to lose.
“This allows you to test different skills and reduce the intense amount of exams you've got at 16.
“These findings should be seen as challenges for all of us in education. We can find ways to adapt our coursework to suit the AI century.”
