"The company announced that it's now focusing its AI education efforts on standardized testing with free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini. Students can prompt Gemini by typing "I want to take a practice SAT test," and the AI will provide them with a free practice exam. Gemini then analyzes the results, highlighting strengths and identifying areas that need further review. It also offers detailed explanations for any incorrect answers."
"The adoption of AI in education is not without controversy. Many teachers worry that students might end up leaning too heavily on tools like Gemini and ChatGPT to get their work done. If students let AI do all the thinking, it could chip away at their problem-solving skills. There are even studies out there that back this up, suggesting that relying too much on AI can actually weaken students' ability to think critically and tackle challenges on their own."
Google is offering free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini that students can request by prompting the AI. Gemini generates a practice test, analyzes results to highlight strengths and weaknesses, and provides detailed explanations for incorrect answers. Google partnered with educational companies like The Princeton Review to vet content and match actual SAT question formats. The move aims to increase access to personalized SAT prep for students who cannot afford private tutoring. Concerns include potential student overreliance on AI, risks to critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and disruption to the private SAT tutoring industry and tutors' job security.
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