The Influence of the Level of Exposure to Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools on Grade 8 Students’ Conceptual Understanding in Science 8

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools and the conceptual understanding of Grade 8 learners in Science 8 at Pantay Integrated High School. It focused on students’ exposure to AI-based tools in terms of type of tool used, duration of usage, and level of interactivity, as well as their conceptual understanding in terms of knowledge of scientific concepts, ability to explain scientific principles, application of concepts in problem-solving, and reduction of misconceptions. The study used a quantitative correlational research design and involved 111 Grade 8 students selected through the Raosoft formula and stratified random sampling technique. Data were gathered using survey questionnaires administered to the respondents. The results showed that students had a low level of exposure to AI-based tools, while their conceptual understanding in Science was high. Findings further revealed that only the level of interactivity of AI-based tools had a significant relationship with students’ conceptual understanding. Based on the findings, the study recommends that Science teachers may integrate more interactive AI-based tools and that the school provide support and training to ensure the effective and responsible use of AI tools in Science 8 instruction.