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The study aimed to examine the influence of ChatGPT on the academic performance and learning perception of eleventh-grade students in a United Arab Emirates school in the field of electronic magnetism. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group granted access to ChatGPT and a control group without access to ChatGPT. The research spanned four weeks, during which the experimental group was instructed to utilize ChatGPT whenever they required assistance with the course content. The study employed a mixedmethods design, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data to assess the impact of ChatGPT on student learning and perception. Quantitative data was gathered through pre-/posttest surveys, measuring participants course achievement and perception of learning with ChatGPT. Qualitative data was collected via open-ended survey questions, allowing participants to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. The study revealed that ChatGPT had a positive influence on student achievement and perception of learning in the field of electronic magnetism. The experimental group displayed significant enhancements in their scores on the post-test measuring the impact of ChatGPT on student achievement, exhibiting higher mean scores across all subscales compared to the control group. Furthermore, both male and female participants acknowledged ChatGPT as a valuable learning tool, offering suggestions for enhancing its functionality. The study suggests that ChatGPT is an effective tool for enhancing student learning and achievement in specific academic domains. However, further research is needed to explore its generalizability to other contexts and disciplines, as well as to address potential challenges and limitations of ChatGPT use in education.
Study at a glance
- Question: How does using ChatGPT affect eleventh-grade students' achievement and perceptions of learning in an electronic magnetism unit?
- Setting and data: Eleventh-grade students at a school in the United Arab Emirates studied over four weeks.
- Method: Randomized controlled trial using pre- and post-test surveys and open-ended survey questions (mixed-methods design).
Why it matters
Examining the influence of ChatGPT on eleventh-grade students' academic performance and learning perceptions addresses how the tool impacts learning in specific academic domains like electronic magnetism.
Key findings
- In an eleventh-grade United Arab Emirates electronic magnetism class, students using ChatGPT scored higher across all test subscales than students without access.
- Using ChatGPT positively influenced students' perceptions of their learning.
- Both male and female students identified ChatGPT as a valuable learning tool and offered suggestions for improving its functionality.
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