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Find the Mistake in My Solution

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

Pinpoint the broken step, explain it, then show a correct path.

Prompt Quality - 84/100 · Strong

The Prompt

find-the-mistake-in-my-solution.md

Find exactly where I went wrong.

My solution:
{{solution}}

1. The first incorrect step (quote it)
2. Why it is wrong
3. The correct move from the last valid step
4. The right final answer if the question has one

Do not roast the whole solution if only one line failed.
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Find exactly where I went wrong.

My solution:
{{solution}}

1. The first incorrect step (quote it)
2. Why it is wrong
3. The correct move from the last valid step
4. The right final answer if the question has one

Do not roast the whole solution if only one line failed.
0 / 1 filledPreview
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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 “Find the Mistake in My Solution”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving solution 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: solution. 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 “Find the Mistake in My Solution”: 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 solution 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.

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  • Students

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