Missing Data Puzzle

This worksheet is designed for Grades 6, 7, and 8 to help students understand how missing information can cause artificial intelligence systems to generate incorrect, irrelevant, or confusing responses. Through scenario analysis, explanation, and reflection, learners practice identifying missing context, unclear references, and vague keywords while strengthening writing clarity, critical thinking, and technology literacy skills.

Learning Goals

• Context Identification (Grades 6-8)
  Students analyze prompts to determine what key information is missing and why it matters.
• Filling in Missing Information
  Learners identify absent subjects, details, or references and explain how adding them improves meaning.
• Understanding Context Sensitivity
  Activities show how AI systems rely heavily on complete instructions to reason accurately.
• Predicting Failure Points
  Students explain where and why an AI response would likely break down without sufficient data.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to make abstract AI concepts concrete and accessible.
• Puzzle-Based Engagement
  The mystery format encourages close reading and careful analysis.
• Strong Writing Connection
  Reinforces the importance of clarity and completeness in everyday communication.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Works well in ELA lessons, technology literacy units, critical thinking practice, or enrichment activities.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in context analysis, reasoning, and clear communication while learning how sensitive AI systems are to missing information. By solving the “Missing Data Puzzle,” learners gain practical strategies for writing more complete prompts and clearer messages in real-world situations. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works smoothly in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting thoughtful and responsible use of AI tools.

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