Kids Using AI Got 18% Better Homework Marks but Scored 20% Lower on Tests
korymath · x · 2026-09-08
Homework is like lifting weights for your brain: if a machine lifts for you, the bar moves but you don't get stronger. Kids using AI saw homework marks improve 18% while test scores dropped 20% — handing in the right answer isn't the same as knowing it. The author asks how to mitigate these effects.
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