The useful homework prompt starts from your attempt. It asks the model to identify the step that went wrong, explain the method, and give a similar practice problem before revealing anything that looks like a final submission.
Use this when
- You have tried the problem and cannot find the error.
- You need help choosing the method, not a copied solution.
- You want hints first and full explanations only after your attempt.
- You need similar practice problems to check whether you actually learned it.