Investigating Middle School Students Question-Asking and Answer-Evaluation Skills When Using ChatGPT for Science Investigation

This study investigates middle school students' (ages 14-15) question-asking and answer-evaluation skills when using ChatGPT for science investigation tasks, analyzing 63 students' interactions and learning outcomes. The research finds students over-relied on ChatGPT, struggled with formulating effective questions and critically evaluating responses, resulting in moderate learning performance with vague or incomplete understanding of scientific concepts.

Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT allow users, including school students without prior AI expertise, to explore and address a wide range of tasks. Surveys show that most students aged eleven and older already use these tools for school-related activities. However, little is known about how they actually use GenAI and how it impacts their learning. This study addresses this gap by examining middle school students ability to ask effective questions and critically evaluate ChatGPT respons

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