ChatGPT Prompts for Error Logs

Many students struggle to identify exactly why they got a question wrong, often repeating the same conceptual mistakes over several study sessions. These prompts unlock a deeper level of self-reflection and analytical thinking, allowing you to turn every incorrect answer into a data point for future success. Copy/paste the prompts below to start building your personal mastery database.

The Quick Answer: How to Log Errors with AI

To get the most out of ChatGPT for error logging, you should follow this simple protocol: paste the original question, your incorrect answer, and the correct solution into the chat. Tell ChatGPT to act as a diagnostic tutor. Always replace [Subject] and [Topic] with your specific details. The golden rule is to provide the source material or textbook context so the AI doesn't guess the logic behind your specific curriculum's requirements.

How to Use These Prompts

• Step 1: Gather your missed questions from practice tests, quizzes, or homework.

• Step 2: Paste the question and your reasoning into ChatGPT using the templates below.

• Step 3: Set constraints by asking for a specific format (e.g., table, bullet points, or flashcard style).

• Step 4: Convert the output into a 'Remediation Action Plan' or export it into Duetoday for automated spaced repetition.

Bucket A: Understand the Why

Root Cause Analysis

Use this when you understand the correct answer but don't know why you chose the wrong one.

I got this question wrong: [Insert Question]. I chose [Your Answer], but the correct answer is [Correct Answer]. Analyze my reasoning and identify if this was a calculation error, a conceptual gap, or a reading comprehension mistake. Explain the logic I should have used

I got this question wrong: [Insert Question]. I chose [Your Answer], but the correct answer is [Correct Answer]. Analyze my reasoning and identify if this was a calculation error, a conceptual gap, or a reading comprehension mistake. Explain the logic I should have used

I got this question wrong: [Insert Question]. I chose [Your Answer], but the correct answer is [Correct Answer]. Analyze my reasoning and identify if this was a calculation error, a conceptual gap, or a reading comprehension mistake. Explain the logic I should have used

A good answer will categorize the error type and walk through the specific mental pivot needed to reach the right conclusion.

The Socratic Error Tutor

Use this to rebuild your logic from the ground up without being given the answer immediately.

I missed a question about [Topic]. Instead of telling me the answer, ask me 3 leading questions that will help me realize the flaw in my logic for [Insert Your Incorrect Thought Process]

I missed a question about [Topic]. Instead of telling me the answer, ask me 3 leading questions that will help me realize the flaw in my logic for [Insert Your Incorrect Thought Process]

I missed a question about [Topic]. Instead of telling me the answer, ask me 3 leading questions that will help me realize the flaw in my logic for [Insert Your Incorrect Thought Process]

A good answer will challenge your assumptions and force you to retrieve the correct information yourself.