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Human-Powered AI Classifier
Create a rule-based paper classifier to explore features, labels, errors and bias.
10–1730–45 minFree to usePrintable page
You will need
Cards with drawn objects, paper, pens
Investigation
What to do
1
Choose two labels, such as land animal and water animal.
2
Define observable features your classifier will use.
3
Test the rules on ten example cards.
4
Record errors and ambiguous cases.
5
Change the rules and discuss how training examples influence systems.
Science thinking
What this develops
Classification, features, labels, model error and bias.
Safety first
Use age-appropriate supervision and safe materials. Stop any activity that is unsuitable for the learner or environment. These resources are educational activities, not professional laboratory, medical or safety instructions.
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