ChatGPT as a Solver and Grader of Programming Exams written in Spanish

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.15112v1
• Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:20:07 GMT
• Title: ChatGPT as a Solver and Grader of Programming Exams written in Spanish
• Authors: Pablo Fernández-Saborido, Marcos Fernández-Pichel, David E. Losada,
• Abstract summary: We assess ChatGPT's capacities to solve and grade real programming exams. Our findings suggest that this AI model is only effective for solving simple coding tasks. Its proficiency in tackling complex problems or evaluating solutions authored by others are far from effective.
• Score: 3.8984586307450093
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Evaluating the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) to assist teachers and students in educational tasks is receiving increasing attention. In this paper, we assess ChatGPT's capacities to solve and grade real programming exams, from an accredited BSc degree in Computer Science, written in Spanish. Our findings suggest that this AI model is only effective for solving simple coding tasks. Its proficiency in tackling complex problems or evaluating solutions authored by others are far from effective. As part of this research, we also release a new corpus of programming tasks and the corresponding prompts for solving the problems or grading the solutions. This resource can be further exploited by other research teams.

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