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Berkeley maths professor scraps homework grading over AI
Original: university of california, berkeley
A Fields Medal-winning mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley has changed his grading system to simply award credit for homework submissions, arguing that AI tools have made grading homework pointless. The move has sparked debate among educators about assessment standards and how universities should adapt coursework now that students can easily complete assignments with AI assistance.
Why now: Growing use of AI by students is forcing universities to rethink how they assess learning.
University of California, BerkeleyFields MedalGIGAZINE
Evidence
- UC Berkeley professor refuses to grade his students’ homework after noticing worrying trend: ‘No point’ · Yahoo
- A Fields Medal-winning mathematics professor has changed his system to 'evaluate students simply for submitting their homework,' arguing that AI has rendered grading homework pointless. · GIGAZINE
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