Schools struggle to test coding skills in the AI era

Most computer science teachers have updated their exams to account for AI tools. Many are moving away from take home assignments and toward oral exams or tests taken in person. They want to make sure students actually understand the work rather than just generating it.

Learning to code is changing focus. Instead of just writing lines of code, students now need to spend more time explaining and fixing existing code. Educators are shifting their methods to prioritize logical thinking over simple programming speed.

There is still a big gap in resources. Almost half of the teachers surveyed say they do not have good examples of how to bring AI into their classrooms effectively. Schools are still searching for the right balance between teaching these new tools and maintaining academic standards.