Checking AI answers
Strategy card
AI tools can give wrong answers that sound right.
- Step 1: Do the problem yourself first.
- Step 2: Compare your answer with the AI's.
- Step 3: If they differ, look for the step where they split.
- Step 4: Check facts in a trusted source with a grown-up.
Tip: Ask AI to show its steps; check each step.
Worked example
Which number comes next?
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- A: 24
- B: 40
- C: 32 (the answer)
- D: 26
Why: Multiply by 2 each time. So the next number is 32.
Your turn
Your turn 1 of 3
Use every number and every sign once. Which answer can you make?
Numbers and signs: 7 5 8 + ×
Your turn 2 of 3
Which number comes next?
4, 8, 16, 32, 64, ?
Your turn 3 of 3
Use every number and every sign once. Which answer can you make?
Numbers and signs: 9 9 2 + −
Keep practicing
Grown-ups: Talk about which sources your family trusts and why. Parent guide
Next lesson: What comes next?