AI Use Among Students Linked to Mixed Academic Outcomes
According to data from a global OECD educational report, students who use AI tools for studying tend to perform worse academically than those who do not. The study, part of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), analyzed over 760,000 students in 91 countries and found that specific uses like summarizing texts or drafting assignments led to lower performance. However, AI can offer benefits when used intentionally and combined with training on evaluating its outputs. Students who received instruction on assessing the quality of AI-generated information saw improved results compared to non-users. The report also noted disparities in AI access based on socioeconomic status and country-specific usage rates. The study highlights that while frequent or infrequent use tends to yield worse outcomes, moderate weekly use for general learning can provide a slight academic boost if used thoughtfully.
Topics: AI OECD PISA Report Student Performance