Phil-IRI for JHS – Graded Passage in English

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Grade 9
Teacher’s Copy

Read this passage and answer the questions that follow.

The Rise of AI in Education

[1] Artificial Intelligence or AI refers to technologies and systems that can

accomplish tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding
language, recognizing patterns, and solving problems. AI has come across both major
opportunities and notable challenges within the education framework.
[2] Personalized learning is AI's main benefit. Students' performances can be
analyzed by an AI-based platform, which would then determine their learning styles,
strengths and weaknesses and adjust the teachings based on the evaluation. This is
the situation where a student needs further preparation or lessons on a particular
subject where they are struggling. This increases the effectiveness and inclusivity of
education by enabling students to learn at their own pace. AI also saves teachers time
because it allows them to grade papers automatically, manage calendars, and even
respond to basic student questions that would otherwise need a significant amount of
their valuable time to do for educational purposes.
[3] There are also some disadvantages when using AI in teaching. For one,
dependence by students on AI can cause delay in their abilities to engage in critical
and creative thinking as well as in solving problems. If AI provides solutions too readily
or too quickly, it is easy for the students to miss out on the learning process. Thirdly,
AI does not carry human emotional intelligence invested in the classroom by a human
teacher. It responds or gives instant feedback on students' work without giving
encouragement in the same manner a teacher would, empathy in the same way a
teacher would, or understanding-which are all elements of learning.
[4] It is common knowledge that AI has the ability to transform education through
individualized training, adaptive evaluations, and increased administrative efficiency.
AI-powered technologies have the capacity to assess vast volumes of student data in
order to customize learning routes and instructional materials, potentially increasing
student engagement and academic performance. AI can also improve accessibility by
offering real-time translation and accommodations for students with disabilities, hence
increasing inclusivity in learning environments throughout the globe.
[5] The possible disadvantages of AI in education as well as ethical issues are
causes for concern. Adopting an excessive amount of AI, according to critics, might
lessen the value of human teachers, who facilitate the face-to-face interactions
necessary for comprehensive education. It is also important to give serious
consideration to concerns like data privacy, biased grading systems, and the digital
divide—where not everyone has equal access to AI tools.
[6] Despite all these adverse challenges brought forth by AI on education, there
are exciting possibilities. This might also lead to engagement through interactive tools,
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personalization of learning experiences, and useful information to help in improving

teaching strategies. The challenge ahead is one of how AI can be added in a way that
is harmonizing rather than replacing the essential human dimensions of teaching and
learning. Finally, it will be subject to on how we find a balance between innovation in
technology and keeping at the core of education the critical role teachers play in
student growth.

No. of Words: 447

Prepared by SUNSHINE C. CAGUIAT
SDO -City of Ilagan

References:UCanWest. (2023). Advantages and disadvantages of AI in education. UCanWest.

https://www.ucanwest.ca/blog/education-careers-tips/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-ai-in-
education/#:~:text=AI%20systems%2C%20while%20efficient%2C%20cannot

UCanWest. (2023). How will artificial intelligence change the future of work? UCanWest.
https://www.ucanwest.ca/blog/education-careers-tips/how-will-artificial-intelligence-change-the-future-of-work/

Questions

1. What is the meaning of the word "personalization" in the second stanza?

A. AI provides teachers information about how individual students learn.
B. AI saves working time for teachers so they can focus on teaching.
C. Students can choose the subjects that they like best.
D. Students have a lot of time to prepare for the different subjects.

2. According to the selection, which of the following teacher activity is facilitated by

AI?
A. developing the curriculum
B. designing students’ assessment
C. grading students’ assignment
D. teaching difficult topics

3. How does AI influence the teaching process?

A. AI contributes to instructional decision making.
B. AI makes the teachers’ role in class repetitive.
C. AI replaces the teacher with so many teaching tasks.
D. AI supports the execution of automated tasks.

4. According to the selection, why would AI cause education inequalities?

A. AI is inaccessible to students who have limited resources.
B. AI provides students from rural areas with richer resources.
C. AI puts more workload on disadvantaged students.
D. AI systems are too complicated to use for struggling students.
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5. Which of the following is true about Artificial Intelligence?

A. It created limitless possibilities for both learning and teaching process.
B. It enhanced the ability to engage in critical and creative thinking.
C. It has the potential to replace teachers as facilitators of learning.
D. It makes learning and teaching faster than the way it used to be.

6. Which of the following needs further explanation?

A. how AI benefits learners with disabilities
B. how AI causes delay in ability to think
C. how AI helps teachers to save time
D. how transforms the learning process

7. What is the author suggesting in the last paragraph?

A. to continue using AI in the classroom
B. to fight the challenges brought forth by AI
C. to help teachers improve their AI knowledge
D. to identify the role that teachers play in using AI

8. Which of the following is used by the author in organizing ideas in one of the
paragraphs?
A. describing common knowledge about AI
B. emphasizing the importance of data privacy
C. enumerating the disadvantages of using AI
D. giving examples of AI based platforms

9. What is the general tone of the selection?

A. didactic-teaching readers what to do
B. objective-unbiased, neutral, fact-based
C. urgent-creates a sense importance
D. serious- urgent, not intended to entertain

10. Which is NOT discussed in the selection?

A. how AI can increase administrative efficiency
B. how AI can promote inclusivity of learning
C. how AI serves ad hindrance to in person learning
D. how AI benefits struggling students
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Learner’s Record

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade Level: _____

School: __________________________________________
Division: _________________________________________ Region: __________

Selection: ___________________________________________
Level: ________
Part A

Total time in Reading the Text: _________ minutes

Reading Rate: ____ words per minute

Responses to Questions: Score____ _____% Comprehension Level: _____

1. ____ 6. ____
2. ____ 7. ____
3. ____ 8. ____
4. ____ 9. ____
5. ____ 10. ___

Part B
Word Reading

Types of Miscues Number of Miscues

1 Mispronunciation (Maling Bigkas)
2 Omission (Pagkakaltas)
3 Substitution (Pagpapalit)
4 Insertion (Pagsisingit)
5 Repetition (Pag-uulit)
6 Transposition (Pagpapalit ng lugar)
7 Reversal (Paglilipat)
Total Miscues
Number of Words in the Passage
Word Reading Score
Word Reading Level