Rooted in the pupil's own world
Tasks ask pupils to gather data from their school grounds, neighbourhood or family. AI cannot know that local context.
Create AI-resistant homework that shows what pupils really learned
Madlen writes tasks pupils 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
Year 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 neighbourhood 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
Year 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 pupil's behalf.
How do you write 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 Key Stage and subject
Pick the UK Curriculum, then the Key Stage and the subject. IB, IGCSE and A Level are there too.
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Describe your class
Write a short note about your pupils, your classroom and how you teach. The homework ideas are shaped around it.
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Shape 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 AI struggles with it, recommended resources, a teacher guide and self-assessment questions for pupils. Download it as a Word file.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI-resistant homework?
AI-resistant homework is a task a pupil 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 can teachers stop pupils 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 school grounds 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 pupil's own process visible to you.
What are examples of AI-resistant homework tasks?
One of Madlen's sample outputs is an English task in which pupils interview family members face to face and write a comparison essay from handwritten notes. Another is a biology inventory in which pupils mark out a 1 m² area and photograph or draw the species they find. Both require pupils to be there in person and hand in their own evidence.
How do I start creating AI-resistant homework with Madlen?
Sign in to Madlen with your Google account to start on the free plan, which opens with 14 days of Pro. The Madlen pricing page shows what the free and paid plans include.
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