TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN USING MULTIPLE-CHOICE ANSWER SHEETS IN THE 2025 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAMINATION: A CASE STUDY IN NORTHERN MOUNTAINOUS PROVINCES OF VIETNAM

In the context of the Ministry of Education's reform of question formats and the use of multiple-choice answer sheets in the National High School Graduation Examination from 2025, research into the difficulties students face will help provide appropriate support strategies and practical advice for students during the test-taking process. This study aims to answer two research questions: (1) What difficulties do students encounter when using the current multiple-choice answer sheets? and (2) Is the application of AI in grading multiple-choice exams feasible, and how should it be implemented? The findings reveal that students in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam experience significant challenges with the answer sheets, particularly in misfilling answers, time-consuming corrections, and handling short-answer items. Most teachers support replacing answer shading with direct answer writing and highly value the potential of AI in grading. However, concerns remain regarding the accuracy of handwriting recognition and data security, calling for appropriate technical solutions and communication strategies. Through this study, we emphasize the importance of guiding students on commonly mistaken areas and encourage further research and development of AI-based assessment solutions in education.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0908/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>