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What Is Assessment & Testing?

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This new tool makes AI's role in student writing visible
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This new tool makes AI's role in student writing visible

Share Tweet Share Email April 26, 2026 This new tool makes AI's role in student writing visible by Georgia Institute of Technology edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Robert Egan Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Robert Egan Associate Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .

Apr 26
North Carolina Student Fights Accusation of AI Use
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North Carolina Student Fights Accusation of AI Use

K-12 Education North Carolina Student Fights Accusation of AI Use Wake County Public Schools faces controversy after three different AI-detection tools indicated a student's assignment was partially generated by AI, while the student, an avid reader and writer, resents the accusation. April 24, 2026 • T. Keung Hui, The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Print Email (TNS) — Eleanor Canina is as harsh a critic of AI as a 15-year-old can be, so she was surprised when an English

Apr 24
The Best Defense Against AI Cheating (opinion)
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The Best Defense Against AI Cheating (opinion)

Skip to main content Opinion Career Advice Teaching Advertisement April 13, 2026 The Best Defense Against AI Cheating … is a class worth taking. By Kim Manturuk Moor Studio/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images If you work in faculty development, you have probably heard the same concern on a loop for the past year: All my students are cheating using AI. At Geogia State University, our campus teaching and learning center gets more requests for workshops on how to prevent digital dishonesty than

Apr 13
COMMENTARY: Grades vs. learning: AI reveals the flaws in our education system
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COMMENTARY: Grades vs. learning: AI reveals the flaws in our education system

learning: AI reveals the flaws in our education system April 6, 2026 Download featured image This story was originally published by EdSource . Sign up for their daily newsletter . Let me start with an unpopular but now well-worn recommendation: The routine use of grades in every corner of schooling needs to go. For over a century, American education has made grades its primary currency.

Apr 6
‘Everyone now kind of sounds the same’: How AI is changing college classes
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‘Everyone now kind of sounds the same’: How AI is changing college classes

Ad Feedback Health Wellness 13 min read ‘Everyone now kind of sounds the same’: How AI is changing college classes By Asuka Koda Updated Apr 4, 2026, 10:13 AM ET PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2026, 6:00 AM ET Some students are typing in professors' questions into AI chatbots and using the outputs as their talking points in class. Illustration by Leah Abucayan/CNN AI Student life See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied!

Apr 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Assessment & Testing AI tools?â–¾
These AI tools leverage artificial intelligence to automate, enhance, and personalize the assessment process in education. They can grade assignments, provide instant feedback, generate test questions, analyze student performance, and identify learning gaps, streamlining evaluation for educators and offering tailored support to learners.
How do these tools benefit educators and students?â–¾
Educators benefit from automated grading, reduced workload, data-driven insights, and personalized learning pathways. Students receive instant, constructive feedback, adaptive practice, and clearer understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, fostering self-directed learning and improved outcomes.
What types of assessments can AI tools help with?â–¾
AI tools can support various assessment types, including multiple-choice quizzes, essay grading (using rubrics), coding challenges, spoken language evaluations, and even complex problem-solving scenarios. They can also create diagnostic tests, formative checks, and summative exams tailored to learning objectives.
How do AI assessment tools ensure fairness and accuracy?â–¾
Reputable AI tools are designed with advanced algorithms trained on diverse datasets to minimize bias and maximize accuracy. They often use rubrics, consistency checks, and provide explanations for their evaluations. Human oversight remains crucial for validation, especially in subjective assessments, ensuring ethical and fair use.
Can these tools help detect academic dishonesty?â–¾
Yes, many Assessment & Testing AI tools incorporate features for plagiarism detection, originality checks, and proctoring. They can analyze text for similarities, monitor test environments for suspicious behavior, and flag potential instances of cheating, helping maintain academic integrity.
What ethical considerations should users keep in mind?â–¾
Key ethical considerations include data privacy and security, algorithmic bias, transparency in how decisions are made, and potential over-reliance on AI without human judgment. It's crucial to ensure fair treatment, prevent discrimination, and maintain student agency while using these powerful tools responsibly.
Are there free or open-source Assessment & Testing AI tools available?â–¾
While many advanced AI assessment tools are premium, there are often free tiers, trial versions, or open-source components that educators and content creators can explore. Some educational platforms also integrate basic AI assessment features without additional cost, offering accessible options to get started.