Strategies to Minimize AI Use
AI Overview Example
Assessing cost accounting students while ensuring they are not relying on AI for answers requires a combination of strategies. Here are some approaches:"
1. Require Step-by-Step Work
- Have students show all calculations and thought processes, not just the final answer.
- Require explanations of why they used a specific formula or approach.
2. Use Timed, Proctored Exams
- Conduct timed quizzes or exams in a controlled environment (in-person or using proctoring software).
- Set up randomized question pools to prevent students from receiving identical problems.
3. Application-Based Questions
- Use real-world scenarios where students must justify their approach rather than just plug in numbers.
- Ask them to analyze financial statements and make decisions rather than solve purely computational problems.
4. Oral or Video Explanations
- Have students record short videos explaining their solutions.
- Conduct brief one-on-one discussions to assess their understanding.
5. Handwritten Work Submission
- Require students to upload photos or scans of handwritten calculations to ensure they worked through the problem manually.
6. Use AI to Your Advantage
- Assign problems that require critical thinking beyond AI-generated solutions.
- Have students critique AI-generated answers to spot errors or inefficiencies.