Guidance on the Use of AI Tools in Hingham Public Schools

According to the guidance provided by Hingham Public Schools, when is it permitted to use AI tools during in-class examinations, processed writing assignments, homework, or classwork?

• When they are explicitly permitted and instructed by the teacher

• At any time without restrictions

• Only when the student has not understood the assignment

• After the assignment has been graded

What must a student do if they wish to use AI tools in their work and it is permitted?

• They must replace their own critical thinking with AI suggestions

• They must communicate with their instructor in advance of use

• They can use AI tools without informing anyone

• They should use AI tools to complete the entire assignment

What is one of the reasons students should use AI tools responsibly, as mentioned in the document?

• To ensure they get higher grades

• To deepen understanding of subject matter and support learning without replacing their own critical thinking

• To complete assignments more quickly

• To avoid learning the subject matter

When using AI tools on assignments, what should be included as an appendix to the submitted assignment?

• A detailed biography of the student

• A list of all the books the student has read

• An entire copy of the AI-generated text

• A description of which AI tools were used and an explanation of how they were used

What is the purpose of adhering to MLA citation and formatting guidelines according to the document?

• To ensure proper use of AI tools

• To avoid giving credit to AI tools

• To produce original works of student intellectual property

• To make the assignment look more professional