I just finished reading about [TOPIC].I want to run the Feynman Method to make sure it sticks.Step 1: Concept Map.List the 5 most important ideas from this topic that Ishould fully understand.For each idea, give me:- The 1 sentence definition in simple English- Why this idea matters in the real world- The 1 question I should be able to answer if I trulyunderstand itDo not use jargon. Do not assume I have a background inthis field. Write like you are talking to a smart 16year old.
Phase 5: Prompt 2, The 12 Year Old Test
For each of the 5 ideas above, I am going to try toexplain it in my own words like I am teaching a 12 yearold.But first, write me a model answer for each idea. Useonly words a 12 year old would understand. No jargon.Use an everyday example for each one.Format:IDEA 1: [name]12 year old version: [your explanation]Everyday example: [your example]Then ask me to write my own version of each. Wait formy answers before continuing.
Phase 6: Prompt 3, The Gap Finder
Here are my 5 explanations:[PASTE YOUR ANSWERS]Now play the role of a strict but kind tutor.For each of my 5 explanations:1. Mark it as STRONG, WEAK, or WRONG.2. If it is WEAK or WRONG, tell me exactly what I gotconfused about. Be specific. Do not be polite. Iwant to know.3. Give me the corrected version in 12 year old words,using a DIFFERENT analogy from before.4. Ask me 1 follow up question that would prove I nowunderstand it.End with: which 1 idea should I restudy first to fixthe biggest weak spot.
Phase 7: Prompt 4, The Analogy Lock
For each of the 5 ideas, build me 2 analogies:ANALOGY 1: from everyday life(cooking, driving, sports, weather, family, money)ANALOGY 2: from common adult experience(working a job, using a phone, dealing with money,managing time)For each analogy:- Show where the analogy works- Show exactly where the analogy breaks down(this part is critical, all analogies break somewhere)End with the 1 sentence summary I should write down andre-read tomorrow morning.