LearningUnderstanding check

Check my understanding using the Feynman technique

Use after explaining a concept in your own words to find gaps in your understanding.

The prompt
prompt.txt
I am using the Feynman technique. Below is my own plain-language explanation of a concept. Check it.

Concept I am learning: {{concept}}
My explanation:
{{my_explanation}}

Do this:
1. Point out anything that is wrong or imprecise.
2. Flag any place where I used a word without really explaining it (a sign I don't fully get it).
3. List the specific gaps I should go back and study.
4. Give a corrected version of my explanation that keeps my plain-language style.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{concept}}
  • {{my_explanation}}
Recommended models
Claude Opus 4.8GPT-5Gemini 2.5 Pro
Tags
#feynman#self-test#understanding

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