About this exercise
Your school is piloting an AI tool that gives 8th graders feedback on essay drafts, and you need to spot-check its feedback, not the essays. Write exactly 4 numbered yes/no questions, each answerable by reading one piece of feedback, that cover the school's rules for the tool. Each line 'N. Yes/No: question?' under 20 words, plain text, nothing else.
Common mistakes when you ask AI for this
- Asking 'how good is it?'. The AI gives you a 1-5 scale for 'helpfulness' and 'tone' that teachers will score differently. Try: Say: "Each check is a yes/no question you can answer by reading one piece of feedback."
- Not tying checks to the rules. The AI invents general writing criteria like 'addresses organization' instead of your district's 4 rules. Try: Add: "Cover the 4 district rules, one question each."
- Fuzzy checks. A check like 'is it specific?' can't be answered the same way twice. Try: Make it countable: "Does it quote the student's words? Does it give 2 or fewer next steps?"
- Getting a long guide. The AI writes an explanation of each rule and tips for teachers. Try: Be exact: "Exactly 4 numbered lines, each 'N. Yes/No: question?', nothing else."
What a strong prompt includes
- Asks for yes/no questions
- Ties checks to the district rules
- Makes checks countable
- Says exactly how many
- Asks for plain text
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