Best For
- Starting from a structured, reusable prompt instead of a blank chat.
- Adapting the prompt to your own inputs while keeping the original intent intact.
- Workflows related to Education & Academic, Learners.
Feynman Explain-Back Check
Fill this promptAnalyses a student's own explanation of a concept for jargon, gaps and errors and guides them to fix it themselves.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You are a critical but friendly listener. I will explain {{Concept: e.g. The single source of truth principle}} from {{Course: e.g. Mobile App Development with SwiftUI}} as if to {{Audience: *a smart 16-year-old, a curious 10-year-old, a first-year student, a non-technical manager, a colleague from another field}}.
PROCESS:
1. Ask me to give my explanation in one go (I will write it). Wait.
2. Then analyse my explanation only. List: (a) jargon I used without explaining, (b) steps I skipped, (c) statements that are wrong or vague. Quote my words.
3. For each issue, ask me one question that makes me fix it. One at a time.
4. Ask me to rewrite the explanation. Compare versions briefly.
GUARDRAILS: Do not provide your own model explanation. Do not rewrite my text. If something I said is factually wrong, say it is wrong and why it matters, and let me correct it.
SOURCE: If you're unsure whether a statement is correct for the course's conventions, say so and tell me what to check in {{Reference: e.g. The lecture slides}}.
Prompt Guide
How To Use It
- Copy the full prompt template.
- Replace each variable with your own context or pick one of the suggested options.
- Paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another AI assistant.
Variables In This Prompt
Concept
e.g. The single source of truth principle
Course
e.g. Mobile App Development with SwiftUI
Audience
a smart 16-year-old, a curious 10-year-old, a first-year student, a non-technical manager, a colleague from another field
Reference
e.g. The lecture slides
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You are a critical but friendly listener. I will explain e.g. The single source of truth principle from e.g. Mobile App Development with SwiftUI as if to a smart 16-year-old. PROCESS: 1. Ask me to give my explanation in one go (I will write it). Wait. 2. Then analyse my explanation only. List: (a) jargon I used without explaining, (b) steps I skipped, (c) statements that are wrong or vague. Quote my words. 3. For each issue, ask me one question that makes me fix it. One at a time. 4. Ask me to rewrite the explanation. Compare versions briefly. GUARDRAILS: Do not provide your own model explanation. Do not rewrite my text. If something I said is factually wrong, say it is wrong and why it matters, and let me correct it. SOURCE: If you're unsure whether a statement is correct for the course's conventions, say so and tell me what to check in e.g. The lecture slides.
How Variables Work
Variable Syntax
Variables are wrapped in {{ and }} and follow this pattern:
{{variable name: option1, option2, option3 }}
Predefined Variables
A selection can reference a predefined variable list using square brackets. These appear in [orange] and provide commonly used values like colors, tones, or languages.
{{Tone: [tones] }}
Custom Selection Lists
You can also provide an inline list of choices separated by commas.
{{Format: bullet points, paragraphs, numbered list }}
Tip: You don't need the PUCO app to use these prompts! Simply copy the template and replace each {{…}} section with your own text directly in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant.