Agent vs. Human Thinking

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 to deepen understanding of how AI agents and humans approach the same tasks in different ways. Students examine three scenarios-playing chess, assisting a customer, and recommending a movie-and compare the strategies used by an AI agent versus a human. By listing similarities and differences and supporting their ideas with explanations, learners practice higher-order thinking, evidence-based writing, and analysis of problem-solving approaches.

Learning Goals

• Compare & Contrast Reasoning (Grades 5-7) – Students identify similarities and differences in how AI agents and humans solve problems.
• Analyzing Problem-Solving Approaches – Learners examine data-driven AI decisions versus human judgment influenced by experience and emotion.
• Understanding AI Strengths & Limits – Students recognize where AI excels and where human thinking adds value.
• Evidence-Based Explanation – Learners support comparisons with clear reasoning and examples.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support ELA compare-and-contrast writing and technology literacy standards.
• Real-World Scenarios – Uses familiar tasks to make abstract reasoning differences concrete.
• Structured Comparison Format – Helps students organize thinking clearly.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for independent practice, small groups, discussion-based lessons, or assessment.
• Supports Ethical & Reflective Thinking – Encourages thoughtful consideration of human roles alongside AI tools.

This printable worksheet helps students develop nuanced understanding of how different thinkers approach the same problem. Learners practice comparing strategies, evaluating strengths and limitations, and explaining reasoning clearly. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity strengthens critical thinking, comparative writing skills, and foundational understanding of AI versus human reasoning in real-world contexts.

This worksheet is part of our AI Agents collection.