Generative AI Drives Calls for Oral Assessments and AI-Proofing in A-Level and GCSE Exams
Experts warn generative AI is reshaping A-level and GCSE exams, with students using AI as 24/7 tutors. Calls for oral assessments, tighter security against hidden devices and AI-proof testing are growing, alongside trials to speed up marking via AI transcription. Regulators fear unchecked AI use could undermine coursework, while educators stress the need for new exam formats that test true understanding rather than just AI-aided writing.
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