Opinion PieceThe 74 MillionOct 7, 2024
Study: AI-Assisted Tutoring Boosts Students’ Math Skills
Greg Toppo
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Study: AI-Assisted Tutoring Boosts Students’ Math Skills
Article Summary
This article links to a paper about using an LLM to improve the work of human tutors. Tutors’ effectiveness increased, with the weakest tutors experiencing the largest gains from the tool. This suggests that using AI to improve feedback and the work of tutors or other professionals has promise.
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