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> Direct code solution queries (44%) where students asked CodeAid to generate the direct solution (by copying the task description of their assignment).

Did these solutions scores get penalized for lack of real understanding? Or, to put it another way, is your class about teaching programming itself or about teaching how to solve problems using any tool available (including an AI that solve it for you)?

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No. Students' usage was anonymized, so the course instructors did not know who used the system in what way. This was to make sure that students could use the tool freely without feeling like the instructors are watching their usage.

OK, cool. Hadn't realized it was designed as an experiment. So that would more be something the potential users might want to consider when they read about this. Thank you for clarifying.

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