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Mistake Detective

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

Evaluates student work step-by-step to pinpoint the exact line where reasoning broke down.

Prompt Quality - 93/100 · Strong

The Prompt

mistake-detective-step-evaluator.md

Act as a diagnostic math/science error detective.

Problem:
{{problem}}

My Attempt / Solution:
{{attempt}}

Do NOT just tell me if I am right or wrong.

Examine my work line by line:
1. Step Check: Mark each step as ✓ Correct or ✗ Mistake.
2. Pinpoint Error: Highlight the exact step where the mistake occurred.
3. Explain the Error: Why did that reasoning fail? (e.g., sign error, wrong formula application, misplaced decimal).
4. Correct Path: Show how to fix that specific step and complete the solution.
5. Follow-up Practice: Give me a similar problem so I can retry without repeating the mistake.
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Act as a diagnostic math/science error detective.

Problem:
{{problem}}

My Attempt / Solution:
{{attempt}}

Do NOT just tell me if I am right or wrong.

Examine my work line by line:
1. Step Check: Mark each step as ✓ Correct or ✗ Mistake.
2. Pinpoint Error: Highlight the exact step where the mistake occurred.
3. Explain the Error: Why did that reasoning fail? (e.g., sign error, wrong formula application, misplaced decimal).
4. Correct Path: Show how to fix that specific step and complete the solution.
5. Follow-up Practice: Give me a similar problem so I can retry without repeating the mistake.
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mistakeserror-analysismathsstep-by-step

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 “Mistake Detective”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving problem, attempt 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: problem, attempt. 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 “Mistake Detective”: 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 problem, attempt 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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