Monday, September 29, 2025

College Students’ Test Scores Soared After ChatGPT. Their Writing? Not So Much - Steve Fink, Study Finds

Exam scores jumped nearly 22 points after ChatGPT’s launch, while writing project marks dropped by about 10.
Passing students generally improved, but failing students showed mixed results—better exams but lower overall marks.
Creative research proposals showed no change, highlighting tasks where AI offers little advantage.
Universities face a dilemma: AI boosts the easiest-to-grade assessments, while deeper tasks require costly human review.