Re:My university uses prompt injection to catch cheaters
by dpoloncsak on Monday April 06, 2026 @01:46PM
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Right. We had to 'show our work' to prove we didn't use a calculator in school in situations where it was prohibited. This provided teachers proof that we understood the fundamentals.
Is there an equivalent to showing your work for writing? Seems like modern LLMs can already mock up a 'draft' and a 'outline' or whatever 'showing your work' would be for an essay
Re:My university uses prompt injection to catch cheaters
by mrkeen on Monday April 06, 2026 @04:29PM
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Which is it?
By withholding calculators, did your teachers prove you understood the fundamentals? Or did they actively hamper your ability to compete mathematically?
Re:My university uses prompt injection to catch cheaters
by dpoloncsak on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @08:55AM
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We were first taught the fundamentals, then taught how to use the calculator
The point isn't that you won't have a calculator, the point is that you shouldn't need to pull out a calculator for every little operation. We drive everywhere, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be able to walk a mile if necessary. Failing to develop basic mental arithmetic skills is not a flex.