TL;DR
What did u/robayed21 use Gemini for?
Tired of Gemini praising half-baked answers, a student saved three rules in its memory: teach one concept at a time with everyday stories, test after every topic, and grade strictly out of 10 instead of flattering. Gemini docked them to 7.5 out of 10 on a question about AI hallucinations because their explanation was too vague. They say making it push back makes it a much better tutor.
What they did
While working through a 90-day plan to learn AI, they noticed Gemini told them they were right even when their answer was half-baked. They set a rule in its memory to teach only one concept at a time using simple everyday stories, to test them after every topic, and not to act like a flattering minister but grade them strictly out of 10 and call out what they missed.
How it went
Gemini docked them to 7.5 out of 10 on a question about AI hallucinations because their explanation was too vague. They say making it push back makes it a much better tutor.
Worth knowing
- A commenter warned AI can swing the other way and exaggerate minor mistakes when asked to find problems, so take the grades with a grain of salt. Another pointed out the trick isn't new.
- Price check: Google Gemini: free plan; Google AI Plus: US$4.99/month (checked Nov 1, 2026).
Try it yourself
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Save this as a standing rule for how you teach me: I'm learning [subject] from scratch. Teach me only one concept at a time, using a simple everyday comparison. After each concept, give me one or two questions and wait for my answer. Grade my answer strictly out of 10, say exactly what I missed or got vague, and don't praise an answer that isn't actually right. Only move on when I score 8 or higher.
Original post
See u/robayed21's original post on Reddit → (Oct 20, 2026)
Sources
- u/robayed21 on Reddit, Oct 20, 2026 — the original post
- Google Gemini pricing — checked Nov 1, 2026