
Research highlights the limitations of ChatGPT in mathematics and composition, raising questions about its role in education.
Generation Z is the younger members. to bend On ChatGPT for schoolwork, with a new Pew Research Center The survey shows that 26 percent US Teens aged 13 to 17 have used an AI-powered chatbot for homework. This number is set to double from 2023 onwards, highlighting the growing dependency. AI Tools in Education. The survey also showed mixed views about its use among young people, with 54% finding it acceptable for research, while smaller proportions found it acceptable for math problems (29%) or essay writing (18%). So its use is approved.
Experts have expressed concerns about the limits of Chat GPT Studies in an educational context show that chatbots struggle with accuracy in math and certain subject areas, such as social mobility and African geopolitics. Research also shows differential effects on learning outcomes, with Turkish students who used ChatGPT performing worse on math tests than peers who did not. German students, while finding research material more easily, synthesize information less effectively when using the tool.
Educators are cautious about integrating AI into classrooms. A quarter of public K-12 teachers surveyed by Pew believed that AI tools like ChatGPT have done more harm than good in education. Another study by Rand Corporation Only 18% of K-12 teachers actively use AI in their teaching practices. Disparities in effectiveness and limitations of the tool emphasize the need for careful consideration of its role in the learning environment.