Structured GenAI scaffolding training raises sophomore STEM students' posttest CSEM electromagnetism scores over problem-solving training (d = 0.81)¶
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q3 i3 The experimental group achieved a significantly higher posttest CSEM score than the control group (d = 0.814). → Huang 2026
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Huang 2026¶
Huang, B., Xie, L., Liu, Y., Liu, X., Tang, H., Feng, X., Qiao, C., Guo, Q., Wu, C., & Bao, L. (2026). From answer machine to collaborative partner: impact of structured generative AI training on scientific problem solving in STEM education. International Journal of STEM Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-026-00652-9
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RCT with 95 sophomore STEM students randomly assigned to structured GenAI training (n = 50) or problem-solving training (n = 45). Independent samples t test on posttest CSEM scores showed "d = 0.814" favoring the trained group.
"students in the experimental group achieved a significantly higher posttest CSEM score than did those in the control group [ t (93) = 3.964, p < 0.001, d = 0.814]"
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Structured GenAI scaffolding training raises sophomore STEM students' posttest CSEM electromagnetism scores over problem-solving training (d = 0.81) |
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Structured GenAI scaffolding training raises sophomore STEM students' posttest CSEM electromagnetism scores over problem-solving training (d = 0.81) |
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2026 |
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2026-10-20 |
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