Use AI to successfully assess students’ understanding

By David Paterson2024-03-20T05:00:00

A teacher interacting with a robot on a screen who has written a question given four optional answers about the standard formula of alkanes

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Discover how to quickly and effectively generate multiple choice questions on key chemistry topics

In late 2022, Artificial intelligence (AI) exploded into the consciousness of many teachers. What is the excitement about? This article explores how you can use it to plan lessons, create resources and assess understanding when teaching key curriculum content. The initial outlay of time and effort to get to grips with it may prove worthwhile in the long run. Read this article to find out how to use it in your classroom to great effect.

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