Our Commitments to Responsible AI Practices

ASSISTments uses AI to support student learning and help teachers act on classroom data more efficiently. AI is only implemented when it improves learning outcomes or instructional decision-making — not simply because the technology exists.

No. Teachers remain fully in control of instruction, assignments, and how student results are used. AI is designed to support teacher decision-making, not replace it.

ASSISTments uses AI to help teachers quickly interpret assignment data and identify where students may be struggling. For example, AI can summarize class-wide misconceptions and suggest instructional next steps so teachers can respond more efficiently before the next lesson.

Student-facing AI is designed to encourage reflection, persistence, and mathematical reasoning. ASSISTments does not use AI to simply provide answers. Instead, AI supports productive struggle and deeper understanding through guided feedback and scaffolding.

Student privacy is a core principle of ASSISTments’ AI governance framework. Student data is never sold or shared with advertisers. Personally identifiable information (PII) is de-identified before use in AI systems, and ASSISTments maintains strict privacy and security practices.

No. ASSISTments AI will not make high-stakes decisions about students — including grading, placement, or advancement — without a human educator involved in the process.

Every AI feature must pass a structured validation process before release. ASSISTments evaluates:

• Whether teachers trust and use the feature
• Whether it changes instructional or student behavior
• Ways in which it improves learning outcomes.

This may include pilots, experimentation, and formal research studies.

ASSISTments continuously monitors AI features for performance, bias, and potential harm. Features showing evidence of issues are immediately reviewed and may be removed from production.

Yes. ASSISTments is committed to transparency with schools, teachers, research partners, and funders. Teachers are always informed when AI is involved in recommendations or summaries, and early-stage AI features are clearly labeled.

ASSISTments views AI as a tool that can help solve educational challenges that have traditionally been difficult, time-consuming, or impossible to address at scale. For students, that means providing timely feedback and support during practice. For teachers, it means making classroom data more actionable and easier to use. We apply AI when it serves student learning, with the goal of improving understanding and persistence.

No. ASSISTments AI is specifically designed not to provide direct answers without guidance or reasoning support. The platform encourages students to think critically and work through problems productively.

Yes. All information is protected and deidentified before using in the AI Systems or any related research. ASSISTments does not sell student data or share it with advertisers as named in our terms of service.

No. Teachers remain responsible for assigning work, reviewing student progress, and making instructional decisions. AI is only used as a support tool for teachers and students.

Before any AI feature is released, ASSISTments evaluates it for teacher trust, student experience, and learning outcomes. The organization also continuously monitors AI systems after launch to ensure they remain safe, accurate, and effective.

Over time, we plan to integrate AI-powered feedback, hints, or guided support for students while practicing math problems. Some ASSISTments features may allow students to interact with AI-powered learning supports while working on assignments. These tools are designed to provide guidance, feedback, and prompts that encourage critical thinking and persistence. They are not general-purpose chatbots and are designed to support learning rather than provide answers.

Yes. ASSISTments shares AI research findings publicly — including findings that do not support its original hypotheses — because the organization believes transparency benefits the education community.