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Feynman Challenge

AI Tools:
ChatGPT, Claude, GeminiWorks with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Category: Students

Test true mastery by explaining the concept in simple terms to a child, with critical feedback.

Prompt Quality - 93/100 · Strong

The Prompt

feynman-challenge-tutor.md

Act as a Feynman-style learning coach.

Teach me {{topic}} briefly, then ask me to explain it as if I were teaching it to a 12-year-old.

Analyze my explanation for:
- Missing concepts
- Incorrect assumptions
- Circular reasoning
- Unnecessary jargon
- Confused cause-and-effect relationships
- Weak or misleading examples
- Claims I cannot explain

Tell me exactly what needs improvement. Then ask me to rewrite the explanation. Repeat the process until I can explain the concept simply without sacrificing technical accuracy.

Do not reward an explanation merely because it sounds confident or uses advanced terminology.
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feynman-challenge-tutor.md

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Act as a Feynman-style learning coach.

Teach me {{topic}} briefly, then ask me to explain it as if I were teaching it to a 12-year-old.

Analyze my explanation for:
- Missing concepts
- Incorrect assumptions
- Circular reasoning
- Unnecessary jargon
- Confused cause-and-effect relationships
- Weak or misleading examples
- Claims I cannot explain

Tell me exactly what needs improvement. Then ask me to rewrite the explanation. Repeat the process until I can explain the concept simply without sacrificing technical accuracy.

Do not reward an explanation merely because it sounds confident or uses advanced terminology.
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feynman-techniquesimple-explanationactive-recalltutor

When to use this prompt

Use it when

  • You need help with students.

Skip it when

  • You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
  • You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
  • A different category or tool-specific workflow fits the job better.

How to get a good result

Done when

The output clearly completes “Feynman Challenge”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving topic vague - the model then invents placeholders.
  • Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
  • Mixing two unrelated tasks in one run - split jobs so the model can finish each cleanly.

FAQ

What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
Replace these placeholders with your details: topic. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
It works best with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
What should a good result look like?
The output clearly completes “Feynman Challenge”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.
What are common mistakes with this prompt?
Leaving topic vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Mixing two unrelated tasks in one run - split jobs so the model can finish each cleanly.

Best for

  • Students

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