SPARK Framework - Guiding Questions

S – Safety First

• Grades P–5

  • Is this a tool that my teacher or school says is okay to use?

  • Did I keep my name, address, and other private info out of it?

• Grades 6–12

  • Is this an approved tool that protects my privacy and meets school policies?

  • Am I using a school login and avoiding any personally identifiable information?

P – Purpose Next

• Grades P–5

  • What am I trying to learn or get help with?

  • Will this tool help me understand something better?

• Grades 6–12

  • Am I using AI to support my thinking, not replace it?

  • How will this tool help me meet the goal of this assignment or task?

A – Always Check

• Grades P–5

  • Did my teacher say it’s okay to use AI for this assignment?

    • CHECK THE STICKERS (see here)

  • Do I know what the rules are before I start using it?

• Grades 6–12

  • Have I read or heard the expectations for using AI on this task?

  • Am I using AI in a way that matches the assignment's allowed level (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green)?

R – Reflect on the Output

• Grades P–5

  • Does the answer I got make sense?

  • Should I ask my teacher or check if it’s right?

• Grades 6–12

  • Did I fact-check or think critically about the AI response?

  • Can I explain what the AI gave me and how I used it?

K – Keep It Honest

• Grades P–5

  • Did I tell the truth about using AI?

  • Is this still my work and my thinking?

• Grades 6–12

  • Have I clearly said how I used AI in my work (if I did)?

  • Is this submission an honest reflection of my own voice and effort?