3–5 · Data, Classification, Fairness

Testing and Improving

Unit 5 teaches the habit every good AI builder needs: testing. Across five 30–45 minute lessons, students learn why we test AI, spot mistakes, use feedback, judge results against simple criteria, and improve an AI system based on what they find.

📘 5 lessons · 30–45 min lessons📄 5 printable activities + certificate

The 5 lessons

  1. 1

    Why Test AI?

    30–45 min

    Students explain that testing reveals what an AI gets right and where it fails.

    Vocabulary: test · result

  2. 2

    Spot the Mistake

    30–45 min

    Learners review a set of AI answers, mark which are wrong, and describe what went wrong.

    Vocabulary: mistake · accuracy

  3. 3

    Feedback Helps

    30–45 min

    Kids learn how clear, specific feedback guides an AI to improve.

    Vocabulary: feedback · improve

  4. 4

    Judge the Result

    30–45 min

    Students score AI outputs against simple criteria — correct, clear, and helpful.

    Vocabulary: accuracy · result · test

  5. 5

    Improve and Share

    30–45 min

    Learners revise a weak AI after testing and present the one improvement they made.

    Vocabulary: improve · accuracy · feedback

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