Enid High School in Oklahoma is using artificial intelligence software to help students learn math and science, as part of a pilot program initiated by Oklahoma State University.
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Every school day, 400 students at Enid High School utilize the AI software called “Khanmigo” for their math and science classes. This tool merges Khan Academy’s educational content with ChatGPT, offering pupils interactive assistance as they tackle various problems.
“It functions more akin to a teacher. Instead of providing an immediate solution, it might respond with ‘That’s excellent.’ Then, it would inquire, ‘So where shall we begin?’ The system continues asking similar questions. As someone who teaches, I find this approach wonderful. However, students aren’t fond of it since they prefer getting instant answers,” explained Stephanie Garis, the leader of the high school mathematics division.
“As it forces you to put in a bit more effort, it starts to become somewhat irritating,” stated Shawn West, who is a student.
Even though certain students find it irritating, many value the interactive aspect of the software.
“If you find yourself struggling with the problem, you could also consider asking your classmates for assistance; helping one another would be beneficial,” stated Mayra Lopez Ramirez, a student.
“It offers us an opportunity to pinpoint educational deficiencies,” he explained. “These gaps might arise for numerous reasons—perhaps due to the pandemic or because we have students joining us from various states or differing neighborhoods.” This statement was made by Tyler Elders, an instructional coach.
“We’re optimistic about seeing improved results in our academic performance in mathematics, particularly with our ACT scores this year, as we’ve had a complete year of integration within our math department,” stated Shannon Crowley, who serves as the secondary education curriculum director.
For roughly a year now, students have utilized this program in their geometry and algebra courses, as well as in certain science classes starting from August.
“The support systems are set up. We have great confidence in our team, and with these additional resources, they will excel even more. Our students will have round-the-clock access to Chromebooks, which ensures their success,” stated Principal Craig Lindell.
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After the conclusion of the academic year, the examination results will be assessed to gain deeper insights into the effects of the initiative. Garis noted that the application might one day design complete lessons, thereby freeing up additional hours for educators.
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