In Gregory Dharman’s eighth grade math class at South Lake Middle School in Irvine, the exit ticket his students turn in every month doesn’t go to the teacher — they go to Snorkl, an artificial intelligence software program capable of grading quizzes, exams and homework.
How does Snorkl work? Students type in responses to questions or answer verbally, and receive instant feedback. If students don’t get an acceptable score, they can retake the quiz until they do.
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