The Revision Guys’ dos and don’ts of using AI for homework

The Teen Summit Survey suggested that 60% of teenagers use generative AI, with 51% saying they use it specifically for homework or coursework. Of those respondents who say they don’t use it (35%), the main reason given was concerns over accuracy and trust.

We've enlisted The Revision Guys to run a bootcamp on how to use AI for your homework to get the best results. Watch the videos below for tips on using prompts, fact checking sources and using Bitesize to support your learning.

AI can be excellent for helping you with general overviews of subjects or the first stages of research. But it's important to always fact check what AI tells you.

When using AI for homework, you may come across inaccurate information or something that doesn't look quite right. It's important to check which sources the AI model is gathering information from and check if it's legit. One way to improve accuracy is to ask AI to use Bitesize as the only source.

Using prompts well can improve the accuracy and relevance of the responses that AI can give you.

• Be specific and avoid using generic language.
• Tell the AI what your exam board is to get even more specific responses.
• Ask for responses in specific formats, like bullet points or short paragraphs.

• Don't rely on AI. Use it as a complimentary tool to aid your revision.
• Always fact check the AI responses and check the sources to make sure the information is correct.
• Use Bitesize study pages to gain a better understanding of your subjects through a variety of quizzes, videos, podcasts and more.
• For further help on using AI for homework, check out this guide.

The Teen Summit survey was conducted by Survation, on behalf of BBC Bitesize and 5 Live. More than 2,000 teenagers, aged between 13-18 answered questions about the issues important to them. The results of the survey have helped us to get to know you and the issues that affect you, from your feelings about yourself to those about the world around you.This survey was conducted by Survation interviewing 2087 teenagers aged 13-18 years old online between 2nd July and 17th July 2026.