Integration of Artificial Intelligence Tools to Enhance Conceptual Understanding in Elementary Science

Abstract

Children do not understand science concepts well at the elementary level, as this stage introduces difficult scientific terms and concepts. Therefore, the traditional teaching method is no longer proving effective. The purpose of this research was to examine the results of integrating artificial intelligence tools into teaching. For this purpose, the artificial intelligence tools Kahoot and PhET Interactive Simulations were used. These tools not only provide free services in Pakistan but are also easy to use. Government Boys High School Gaddai, D.G. Khan District, Punjab, Pakistan, was selected for this experimental research, and the experiment was conducted with students of Class 8^th. A total of 60 average-scoring students were included in this experiment. Then, two groups were formed through fishbowl random sampling, and pre-testing was conducted. One group was taught using traditional methods, and the other group was taught using artificial intelligence tools for three months. Then, the children were given a post-test, and the concepts of the children who were taught using artificial intelligence tools were much better. It is recommended that integrating artificial intelligence tools into elementary-level science subjects can increase children's conceptual understanding.