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Can Generative AI and ChatGPT Outperform Humans on Cognitive-Demanding Problem-Solving Tasks in Science?
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Xiaoming Zhai; Matthew Nyaaba; Wenchao Ma – Science & Education, 2025
This study aimed to examine an assumption regarding whether generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools can overcome the cognitive intensity that humans suffer when solving problems. We examine the performance of ChatGPT and GPT-4 on NAEP science assessments and compare their performance to students by cognitive demands of the items. Fifty-four…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, National Competency Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving