236 – Is STACK Necessary in the Age of AI?

Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this

An episode of the The IDEMS Podcast podcast, hosted by IDEMS International, titled "236 – Is STACK Necessary in the Age of AI?" was published on February 13, 2026 and runs 19 minutes.

February 13, 2026 ·19m · The IDEMS Podcast

Summary

Students are increasingly turning to LLMs (Large Language Models) to solve maths exercises and get feedback. In light of this, is there still a place for deterministic online assessment tools like STACK? In this episode, Michele and David argue that this problem is an opportunity for educators and developers to build better alternatives, potentially embedding generative AI features in STACK to provide a more interactive, conversational experience. They consider more generally how LLMs affect exams, curriculum decisions, and student motivation, noting uncertainty about future skills and warning against reactive curriculum changes while encouraging experimentation.

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