Students who use AI to study tend to score lower on PISA tests, but those trained to critically evaluate AI tools perform slightly better, signaling a need for curriculum redesign in MENA.

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Students Who Use AI Generally Score Worse at School, OECD PISA Data Shows

PISA Results Reveal Complex Relationship Between AI and Academic Performance

FAQ

What is the PISA report?

PISA is an international assessment by the OECD that measures 15-year-old students' skills in science, math, and reading every few years.

Is AI use always harmful to academic performance?

No, data shows students trained in critical evaluation of AI tools perform slightly better, indicating that how AI is used matters more than whether it is used.

What are the recommendations for schools in the Middle East?

Schools should integrate training on evaluating AI outputs rather than banning tools, and design learning activities that use AI as assistants, not replacements for thinking.

Source: The Verge AI

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