This study investigates the impact of different prompt design strategies on the performance of GPT-4 in assessing undergraduate reports within an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. As Large Language Models (LLMs) increasingly integrate into educational assessment, understanding how prompt engineering affects grading accuracy and alignment with human judgment is crucial. Three prompt design methods—TELeR Taxonomy, Six strategies framework, and Zero-shot prompting— were applied to evaluate 40 student business reports. The assessments were compared against human teacher scores using quantitative statistical analysis, specifically box-and-whisker plots and inter-rater agreement between teacher ratings and AI-generated scores using Cohen’s κ and quadratic weighted κ. Findings indicate that the choice of prompt design significantly influences the alignment between AI and human grading. The Six strategies method demonstrated strong alignment with teacher assessments, particularly in evaluating coherence and cohesion. The Zero-shot prompt demonstrated the strongest alignment with teacher ratings, yielding the most similar score distribution and the highest inter-rater agreement (quadratic weighted κ = 0.65). The results suggest that although this strategy most effectively approximates human scoring in AI-assisted assessment, human oversight remains essential for capturing the subjective and nuanced aspects of student writing.
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Abstract Introduction Literature Review Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Prompt Design Prompt Design Strategies Factors Influencing Prompt Effectiveness in Automated EFL Grading Materials and Methods Research Design Participants Rater Profile and Scoring Procedure Materials Prompt Design Instruments for Automated Assessment Data Analysis Results TELeR Prompt Analysis Six-Strategy Prompt Analysis Zero-Shot Prompt Analysis Conclusion The Authors References Appendix
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.23 No.2