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Step-by-Step Problem Solver.

When you're stuck on a problem and need to understand the method, not just the answer.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~900 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
step-by-step-problem-solver.md Β· 900 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task.

# Context
- Pack: Students & Learners
- Category: Maths, Science & Problem Solving
- Use case: Step-by-Step Problem Solver
- Source task:
  - Solve this {{subject}} problem for me step by step and teach me the method: {{paste_problem}}. For each step:
  - 1. State what we're doing and why
  - 2. Show the working clearly
  - 3. Highlight the rule or formula being applied
  - 4. Check the step before moving forward. At the end:
  - 5. Summarise the method in a reusable framework
  - 6. Show a variation of the same problem type so I can practice independently

# Goal
Fully worked solution with reasoning at each step, method summary, and practice variation.

# Constraints
- Produce a complete, usable first draft in one response.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
Fully worked solution with reasoning at each step, method summary, and practice variation.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Rolemaths, science & problem solving expert
{{use_case}}Your specific valuestep-by-step problem solver
{{subject}}SubjectPsychology
{{paste_problem}}Paste problemExample paste problem

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When you're stuck on a problem and need to understand the method, not just the answer.

PRO TIP

Understanding why each step works beats memorising the steps β€” methods transfer, memorisation doesn't.

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