The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service, through T-TEL, are partnering with Kayma to explore the potential use of AI to assist Senior High School (SHS) teachers with assessment.
According to the letter, the Government of Ghana recognizes the importance of digital technology and is fortunate to have been selected by Kayma and Google Research to test their new AI-driven engine for assessing student essays and short-answer questions.
Date for the AI Assessment Piloting Exercise
The letter stated that the piloting exercise will take place in seven (7) SHSs from February 10, 2025, to February 13, 2025.
It further indicated that Year One learners in these schools will write one English Language essay question and three Social Studies short-answer questions based on the new curriculum. This assignment will be completed on their tablets.
Additionally, the purpose of the piloting exercise is to test the functionality of the AI Assessment Engine and its suitability for the Ghanaian education context. The assignment will not collect or store data on learners’ competencies, though this information will be made available to teachers. The team will also gather feedback from teachers and learners on their experience with the AI Assessment Engine, including suggestions for potential improvements.
Briefing Exercise for SHS Heads and Teachers
The letter revealed that selected Heads and teachers will participate in an online briefing on February 5, 2025. This session will explain the purpose of the pilot and guide teachers on how to log into the system. The selected schools and their respective assessment schedules have been attached.
Piloting at the School Level
The letter urged Regional Directors of Education to inform the Heads of the seven (7) selected schools about the visit. Schools must ensure that their learners are familiar with the tablets and typing procedures to enable them to successfully complete their assignments.
For further clarification, please contact Mr. Boachie (0540620181) or Mr. Anokye (0202510037).
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