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khamelean t1_j9nwfmw wrote

“present their interpretation & interaction with the ideas in a compelling & unique way.”

So to convey information then…

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LettucePrime OP t1_j9nwrjp wrote

Yes. The student's information. The AI cannot interpret, interact, nor can it, by definition, be unique. The AI cannot be used by a student as a crutch get out of developing their own assessments, as is done presently - & the essay is still an excellent medium to do this.

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khamelean t1_j9nwvus wrote

“the essay is still an excellent medium to do this.”

If that were true, then this wouldn’t be an issue.

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LettucePrime OP t1_j9nx9qv wrote

I wonder why high school math students are still required to show their work when Wolfram Alpha can factor polynomials no problem.

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khamelean t1_j9ny3zc wrote

Because they “won’t always have a calculator on them”…

Wolfram alpha can also show workings btw.

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LettucePrime OP t1_j9nyzj2 wrote

Yeah I'm very aware. I'm also aware it's detrimental to getting the knowledge in your head. It's the same reason we don't teach kids basic arithmetic with 4 function calculators. An essay is "showing your work" about the topic of your essay.

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