Rooted in the student's own world
Tasks ask students to gather data from their schoolyard, neighborhood or family. AI cannot know that local context.
Give AI-resistant homework that shows what students really learned
Madlen writes tasks students cannot hand to a chatbot and explains why each one resists AI.
- Tasks built on real-world interaction
- Local context and process documentation
- Reasons listed point by point
A real example made with Madlen
The examples below were generated in Madlen.
Appearance and Personality Explorations
Grade 7 · English2 Assignments
Assignments that require real-world interaction, personal observation and process documentation: AI cannot complete these on a student's behalf.
1Family Character Portraits
Interview two different family members or close friends face-to-face. Write a creative comparison essay (150–200 words) based on handwritten notes, including two direct quotes and a personal reflection.
Why AI-Resistant?
Real-World Interaction: Requires a face-to-face interview; AI cannot conduct one.
Personal Context: The student gathers original data from people they know; a language model cannot generate this.
Process Documentation: Handwritten interview notes are a mandatory deliverable.
2Living Portraits: The Observer's Challenge
Observe a real person at school or in the neighborhood and prepare a written character portrait plus a one-minute video performance. A physical record of the observation time and location is required.
Why AI-Resistant?
Physical Observation: Requires being present at a specific location; AI cannot simulate this.
Multimodal Expression: Combines written analysis with a live performance.
Creative Synthesis: Requires nuanced human judgment connecting two real people.
Classification of Living Things & Biodiversity
Grade 9 · Biology2 Assignments
Assignments that require physical observation, local data collection and hands-on creation: AI cannot complete these on a student's behalf.
1Schoolyard Micro-Biodiversity Inventory
Mark out a 1 m² area in a chosen local site (schoolyard, park or street) and photograph or hand-draw at least 5 living species. Group them by student-defined criteria, label them with modern binomial nomenclature, and report the area's diversity based on direct observation.
Why AI-Resistant?
Real Data Collection: Requires physical presence and original photo/drawing evidence.
Local Context: AI cannot know the exact combination of species in the student's chosen micro-site.
Process Documentation: The classification logic must be constructed by the student.
2Taxonomic Design for an Imaginary Realm
Design 3 species that have never existed, carrying traits from real kingdoms. Build physical models of them from recycled materials or clay, present them in a video using biology terminology, and give them binomial names inspired by Turkish scientists.
Why AI-Resistant?
Physical Creation: AI cannot build a model from recycled materials and show it on video.
Creative Synthesis: Interpreting existing rules in an imaginary context requires deep understanding.
Process Justification: Defending the designed species' traits with the student's own logic requires originality.
What you can do
The process is part of the work
Handwritten interview notes, photos or drawings are required deliverables, so you see how the work was done as well as the result.
The reasoning is spelled out
Under every task, Madlen lists why AI cannot complete it on a student's behalf.
How do you create AI-resistant homework?
AI-resistant homework in Madlen takes four steps. The options below come from the form on the platform itself.
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Choose the grade, curriculum and subject
Pick the grade, the curriculum and the subject. Describe the topic in your own words or choose it from the curriculum topics.
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Describe your class
Write a short note about your students, your classroom and how you teach. The homework ideas are shaped around it.
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Configure the task in advanced mode
In advanced mode you can set the purpose, expected time, type and difficulty of the homework, and choose the resources and assessment focus areas.
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Review the ideas and download them
Each task comes with an expected time, an explanation of why it is AI-resistant, recommended resources, teacher guidelines and self-assessment questions for students. Download it as a Word file.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI-resistant homework?
AI-resistant homework is an assignment a student cannot hand off to a chatbot because it requires real-world interaction, personal observation or something made by hand. Madlen's AI-Resistant Homework tool writes these tasks for the subject and learning objective you choose. Each task explains why it is AI-resistant.
How do I stop students from using ChatGPT for homework?
The most reliable approach is to tie the task to something AI cannot access, such as a face-to-face interview, an observation in the schoolyard or a physical model. Madlen's AI-Resistant Homework tool designs tasks like these and asks for process evidence as a deliverable. That makes the student's own process visible to you.
What are examples of AI-resistant assignments?
Madlen's sample outputs include a Grade 7 English task in which students interview family members face to face and write a comparison essay from handwritten notes. Another is a Grade 9 Biology inventory in which students mark out a 1 m² area and photograph or draw the species they find. Both require students to be there in person and hand in their own evidence.
How do I start creating AI-resistant homework with Madlen?
Sign in at teacher.madlen.io with your Google account to start on Madlen's free plan. Schools that want institutional features can begin with a free 14-day pilot.
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