ChatGPT As A Supportive Tool For Creating Assessment Resources
ChatGPT As A Supportive Tool For Creating Assessment Resources
The specifics of the subject area, educational goals, Generating learning and assessment resources
and learners’ needs should be considered [2]. Teachers ChatGPT can support teachers in preparing for
must critically evaluate the limitations of AI teaching activities and assessing learners’ knowledge
applications and accept them as supportive tools rather and skills. It can create course syllabi, learning units,
than replacements [7]. materials, and tasks for students’ evaluation [13].
One of the most popular chatbots that helped make Based on documents provided to models, a syllabus
generative AI widely accessible to users is ChatGPT. can be generated with a brief description of each topic
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a natural language [14]. Large language models can help teachers in
processing model. It is trained on massive datasets and creating effective lesson plans and engaging learning
can generate human-like responses to answer user activities. presentations, quizzes, and exams [15],
questions [8]. ChatGPT interacts with users in a saving time and effort [16] in the initial selection and
dialogue format consisting of questions and answers. integration of educational resources [6].
The model can identify incorrect assumptions and ChatGPT is a powerful tool for creating engaging
reject unsuitable queries [9]. presentations and other educational resources that
ChatGPT can discuss various topics, which teachers can adapt, enrich, and enhance to meet the
expands its potential areas of use [8]. One possible diverse needs of learners [10].
application of ChatGPT in education is to generate In language learning, ChatGPT can assist learners
quiz questions on learning topics. by playing the role of a conversation partner [11]. The
The current paper aims to present the generation of ability of ChatGPT to generate and provide authentic
quiz questions by ChatGPT on the topic of number language materials, such as dialogues and reading
systems. The study aims to verify the accuracy of the texts, guarantees the improvement of learners’ reading
generated questions and determine whether similar and language comprehension skills [17]. Its ability to
tools can be used to assist teachers. generate personalized texts on specific topics at a
The paper presents the generation of quiz questions given level of language proficiency helps teachers to
and tasks by ChatGPT on the topic of number systems. create content tailored to the learners’ individual
The generated questions and tasks are used for self- needs [18].
assessment by students. The topic of number Systems Assessment is an integral part of education, and
is part of the curriculum of disciplines studied by ChatGPT supports teachers in creating various
students – future teachers of informatics and assessment resources that offer real-time feedback and
information technologies at the University in reports [19]. ChatGPT saves educators time and effort
Bulgaria. in generating appropriate assessments and
The research questions of the study are: assignments, reducing the burden of grading [19].
RQ1: Is ChatGPT capable of generating quiz ChatGPT can create quizzes with various types of
questions and tasks on the topic of Number Systems? questions, including open-ended questions that aim to
RQ2: Are generated quiz questions and practical assess learners’ understanding of basic concepts or to
tasks by ChatGPT suitable to use in learning? provoke reflection on various issues related to the
learning content [20]. ChatGPT can generate
2. Benefits and Risks of Integrating AI in questions and quizzes at various difficulty levels [21],
Teaching and Learning – a Literature Review multiple types of questions and their answers,
targeting different aspects of assessment [18], and
AI can significantly enrich and improve the personalized practical tasks to assess learners’ skills
learning and pedagogical experience [10]. AI [14].
applications are becoming a crucial factor for Personalized learning- The ability of generative
educational institutions to offer personalized learning, models to provide personalized learning is one of their
build intelligent educational systems [11], and provide greatest strengths [11]. AI can be used to identify
targeted feedback and support [12]. learning needs and generate personalized
Research over the past two years has demonstrated recommendations and individualized instruction that
the potential of ChatGPT to support educators in meet the unique needs of each learner [22]. ChatGPT
preparing and implementing learning activities. At the can be perceived as a partner or assistant, thanks to its
same time, ChatGPT faced society and educational interactive component, and is able to provide
institutions with new and unknown challenges [13]. personalized guidance and direction [23].
AI tools can generate content relevant to the
2.1. Potential Benefits student’s learning needs and provide them with
personalized learning experiences [12]. Providing
The potential advantages of using AI tools in learning content relevant to learners' needs and
education include the generation of learning and interests captures their attention and engagement [16]
assessment resources, personalization and adaptability and helps them understand complex concepts and
of learning, personalized feedback, and automated theories.
assessment.
The speech-to-text conversion and text-generation On the other hand, the issues about the fairness and
capabilities of AI support learners with special transparency of the grades generated by ChatGPT are
educational needs, contributing to inclusive education increasing [27].
[23]. Inaccurate and incorrect learning content- The use
Personalized feedback is another aspect of of AI-based tools raises fear about the accuracy and
personalization of learning. Large language models reliability of the generated learning content. The risk
can analyze learners' written materials and responses, of incorrect information and the spread of
providing them with personalized feedback that disinformation is a serious concern [26]. The model
suggests resources aligned with their specific learning can generate wrong answers [22], and incorrect or
needs [14] and guides them in working on problems, even fabricated information, which can be
projects, or assignments [15], thereby saving teachers problematic for learners who rely on ChatGPT as their
time and effort. ChatGPT can provide personalized main source of information and knowledge [10].
feedback tailored to the needs of each learner, helping The precision of the generated content depends on
them build new learning experiences based on their various factors, including the variety and quality of the
existing knowledge [24].
training data, the accuracy of the input data, and the
AI can analyze learners' data and help educators
prompts provided by users [12]. In cases where the
identify areas where learners need additional support
prompts are unclear or imprecise, the models may not
[22].
generate accurate answers.
Evaluation- Over the years, AI has increasingly
been used to automate various aspects of assessment, Impeding the development of critical 21st-century
saving time and reducing teacher workload. Learners skills- Another significant challenge for both –
receive fast, accurate, and personalized feedback on learners and teachers is the risk of over-reliance on AI.
their results and performance. ChatGPT's real-time This could disrupt the formation of skills in critical
comprehension and response capabilities enable the analysis and thinking, assessing the quality and
generation of interactive quizzes with feedback authenticity of information, making informed
tailored to learners’ needs [25], helping to improve judgments, generating creative and original ideas, and
their results [19]. transforming learners into passive actors who accept
Teachers can use ChatGPT to create clear and the responses generated by ChatGPT [12]. Models can
concise rubrics that describe what learners need to do provide targeted feedback, but can not offer the
to succeed to generate explanations of how learners emotional support and interaction necessary for
are assessed and how assignments relate to learning teaching [7].
outcomes [20]. From the above, it can be concluded that AI-based
ChatGPT can help assess strengths and weaknesses tools, in particular ChatGPT, have the potential to
in learners' performance [14]. AI tools can support support teachers in their teaching activities. However,
teachers in identifying areaswhere learners experience teachers and students should not rely solely on these
difficulties, contributing to a more precise assessment tools to take on all their duties.
of their progress [10].
3. Creating Quiz Questions
2.2. Challenges
This paper presents the process of creating quiz
Generative AI models offer diverse opportunities
questions and practical tasks by ChatGPT on the topic
for education, but also pose serious challenges to
of Number systems, which is part of the curriculum
academic integrity and the authenticity of generated
for disciplines studied by students – future teachers of
content. Addiction and overreliance on AI-based tools
can lead to severe cognitive problems. informatics and information technologies at the
Ethical concerns- Ethical concerns such as the risk University in Bulgaria.
of bias and plagiarism are among the most frequently The topic "Number Systems" includes the
raised [26]. The generated information may be following main points: the essence and types of
politically biased, as well as on religion, race, and Number systems, positional and non-positional
gender [10]. number systems, their advantages and disadvantages,
AI's ability to generate texts could lead to the basic concepts of positional number systems, the
intellectual property abuse and plagiarism. Such rules for converting numbers from decimal to binary,
scenarios raise ethical concerns and undermine the octal, and hexadecimal systems and vice versa, and
academic integrity of education [10]. binary arithmetic.
One of the major concerns of educators is the The quizzes for self-assessment of acquired
possibility of exam cheating. Students can use knowledge and skills are available for each topic and
ChatGPT to complete their assignments and solve include closed and open-ended questions and tasks.
exam tasks [13].
The process of creating quiz questions involved 3. Define the non-positional number system.
several steps: a) A system in which the value of a digit depends
Step 1. The initial prompt to ChatGPT was to on its position
create quiz questions on the topic of Number systems, b) A system using only positive numbers
specifying the desired topics to include in the c) A system in which the value of a digit does not
questions. Prompts and answers were in Bulgarian depend on its position
language. Types of non-positional number systems:
Prompt: Could you create quiz questions on the 4. What are the basic principles of non-positional
topic of number systems? The topics that are desirable number systems?
to include are types of number systems – positional a) The value of a digit depends on its position
and non-positional - types of non-positional number b) The value of a digit does not depend on its
systems, and basic concepts in positional number position
systems, including basis, order, and weight. c) Only negative numbers are used
The questions offered by ChatGPT were open- 5. What are some examples of non-positional
ended and divided into topics: number systems?
a) The Roman numeral system
ChatGPT answer: b) The binary number system
„Types of number systems: c) The decimal number system
1) What is the positional number system? Basic concepts in positional number systems:
2) The name of the positional number system with 6. What role does the base play in the positional
base 2 is...? number system?
3) Define the non-positional number system. a) Determines the number of available digits
Types of non-positional number systems: b) Determines the value of each digit relative to the
1) What are the basic principles of non-positional position
number systems? c) Determines the weight of each digit
2) What are some examples of non-positional 7. How is order defined in positional number
number systems? systems?
Basic concepts in positional number systems: a) The order of the digits in the number
1) What role does the base play in the positional b) The value of each digit relative to the position
number system? c) Determines the number of available digits
2) How is order defined in positional number 8. What is weight in positional number systems and
systems? what does it represent?
3) What is weight in positional number systems and a) The weight determines the number of digits
what does it represent?“ available
The generated questions are correct and cover the b) The weight is the value of each digit relative to
main aspects of the topic under consideration. the position
c) The weight is the order of the digits in the
Step 2. The next prompt was to transform the open- number“.
ended questions into multiple-choice type questions.
Prompt: If possible, can you transform open- The questions and their answers are correctly
ended questions into multiple-choice questions? generated. It is worth noting that there were identical
ChatGPT transformed the questions and redefined answers to questions 1 and 3, as well as the same
them by proposing three possible answers. answers for some other questions.
Step 3. In addition to theoretical questions,
ChatGPT answer: ChatGPT also generated practical tasks for converting
„Types of number systems: decimal numbers to binary and vice versa.
1. What is the positional number system? Prompt: ChatGPT, can you provide some
a) A system in which the value of a digit depends examples of converting decimal numbers to binary
on its position and vice versa - from binary to decimal?
b) A system using only positive numbers ChatGPT generated several examples of
c) A system in which the value of a digit does not converting numbers from the decimal system to the
depend on its position binary system and vice versa (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
2. The name of the base 2 positional number system
is...?
a) Binary
b) Decimal
c) Octal
1. 13 ÷ 2 = 6 with a remainder of 1.
2. 6 ÷ 2 = 3 with a remainder od 0.
3. 3 ÷ 2 = 1 with a remainder of 1.
4. 1 ÷ 2 = 0 with a remainder of 1.
1. 27 ÷2 = 13 with a remainder of 1.
2. 13 ÷ 2 = 6 with a remainder of 1. Figure 3. Example 1 – Binary addition
3. 6 ÷ 2 = 3 with a remainder of 0.
4. 3 ÷ 2 = 1 with a remainder of 1. Example 2:
5. 1 ÷ 2 = 0 with a remainder of 1. Add the binary numbers ‘1101’ and ‘111’.
There is a carry of 1 to the higher position.
Reading the remainders from bottom to top, we
get ‘11011’. So, the number ‘27’ in decimal
becomes ‘11011’ in binary.”
“From binary to decimal number system
Example 1: Convert ‘1011’ to a decimal (The
formula is shown on Figure 1).
Confirmed by [32], the capabilities of ChatGPT- Based on these concerns, teachers may be advised
3.5 are for creating multiple-choice questions to use ChatGPT as a guide in preparing assessment
in an anatomy and kinesiology course by materials.
evaluating the wording, clarity, coherence, and The AI-based models cannot completely replace
simplicity of the questions. Their conclusion is that teachers in generating learning and assessment
generated assessment resources are comprehensible resources. Teachers are responsible for refining the
to students, and ChatGPT saves teachers time and content, designing the style, and adapting it to learning
effort. goals and learners’ levels.
The teacher’s role is decisive in formulating correct To integrate AI-based tools in teachers’ activities,
prompts for ChatGPT. Generating high-quality such as creating quiz questions, as well as possible,
multiple-choice questions is determined by the several important advice can be followed: clear
correctness of the prompts, as well as further prompts to AI-based tools; checking the correctness of
clarifications and revisions [33]. [21] reported questions and answers; corrective prompts to clear
ChatGPT ability to create quizzes of varying levels of inaccuracies (if existing).
difficulty on Sorting and Searching Algorithms, The correct and detailed wording of requests to
noting the significant difference between questions at generative models is very important. Teachers have to
different levels. flesh out the main points – topic, subtopics, concepts,
RQ2: Are generated quiz questions and notions, etc. in a given learning unit and clarify the
practical tasks by ChatGPT suitable to use in number and question type for multiple-choice
learning? questions to determine the possible answers (correct
The questions and examples generated by plus distractors). The requirement for AI tools to
ChatGPT were correctly defined according to the set generate many questions on a specific topic results in
parameters in the prompts, with few exceptions. similar questions.
Similar results were observed in [34], where physics A critical evaluation of texts generated by AI tools
tasks related to four different kinematic concepts were is essential to ensure accuracy while promoting
compared across two groups of users: one assisted by critical thinking skills [16]. Materials generated by
ChatGPT and the other using textbooks. it was generative models cannot be used without critical
reported comparability in terms of the correctness and evaluation for correctness and suitability [7]. The
overall quality of the generated questions but observed teacher’s role is essential, as AI cannot substitute their
that students who had used textbooks achieved greater judgment and expertise [22].
clarity. The existing inaccuracies and desired corrections
The teachers are responsible for finalizing and can be discussed with generative models; however, the
structuring the questions and assignments and final design of the questions and tasks remains the
ensuring their validity and reliability. The study's teachers’ responsibility.
findings revealed that, in certain instances, ChatGPT
can generate incorrect assignments. Similarly, [35] 5. Limitations of the Study
concluded that ChatGPT is a useful tool for quickly
preparing a variety of high-quality multiple-choice The present study has several limitations. First,
questions, although it cannot be relied upon blindly. ChatGPT has generated questions and tasks on only
The potential limitations may include a lack of domain one learning unit from the curriculum. For this reason,
expertise, difficulties in understanding the context, the evaluation and general conclusions regarding
and an inability to verify answers and generate visual ChatGPT's ability to generate content-varied
aids. Further to that, [13] stressed that ChatGPT- questions cannot be made, but rather on how accurate
generated assessment tasks may not cover all intended the questions and answers are.
learning objectives. Second, the generated questions are evaluated by
The generative models, particularly ChatGPT, the teacher and refined, cleared of inaccuracies. To
show impressive capabilities for creating educational draw deeper conclusions regarding the capabilities of
and learning resources, but cannot replace teachers. ChatGPT to generate quality quiz questions and tasks,
Their role is essential in evaluating, improving, it is necessary to compare students’ results of teacher-
adapting, and applying appropriate AI-generated generated quizzes and AI-generated ones. On the other
materials [7]. Teachers need to understand the hand, the opinions of students regarding the clarity,
limitations of such models and intervene appropriately complexity of the questions and tasks, and several
when AI cannot successfully cope, thereby other criteria are also important and should be
overcoming the potential dangers and challenges [18]. investigated.
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