Why Do AI Models Make Mistakes?

This worksheet teaches students that AI models don’t “understand”-they predict patterns, which sometimes leads to incorrect answers. Students examine several faulty AI outputs, identify the mistake, and explain why it happened by connecting it to reasoning errors, ambiguity, or missing context. They then reflect on why certain mistake types occur more frequently and how clearer prompts can reduce errors. This exercise helps students think critically about AI limitations and develop strategies for asking better questions.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Error Analysis and Explanation

Critical Thinking – Identifying Faulty Reasoning

Technology Literacy – Understanding AI Limitations

Digital Citizenship – Evaluating Information Accuracy

This worksheet is part of our Why Do AI Models Make Mistakes Worksheets collection.