Agent Ranking

In this worksheet, students read descriptions of eight different AI agents and rank them from the simplest to the most complex. The activity requires students to think critically about how each agent uses perception, reasoning, and learning to perform tasks, and to place them on a continuum based on their level of sophistication. After ranking, students write short explanations defending their choices, encouraging evidence-based reasoning and deeper understanding. This task helps students compare the capabilities of various intelligent systems and recognize the differences between simple rule-based agents and advanced agents with multiple processing layers. Through evaluation and justification, students strengthen analytical thinking and technology literacy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Critical Thinking – Ordering and Ranking Based on Criteria

Technology Literacy – Comparing AI Agent Complexity

English Language Arts – Justifying Claims with Explanations

Science and Engineering – Understanding System Capabilities

This worksheet is part of our AI Agents collection.