AI Study Assistant
The AI Study Assistant is your personal helper while learning in PragmaTeach. It can explain concepts, give hints, and help you understand exercises better.
What Is It?
The AI Assistant:
- Answers questions about your lessons
- Explains concepts you don't understand
- Provides hints without giving away answers
- Available during any lesson
Accessing the Assistant
During a Lesson
- Look for the ✨ sparkle button in the header
- Tap it to open the chat
- Type your question
- Get an instant response
When It's Available
- During all exercise types
- Anytime within a lesson
- Timer pauses while chatting (for timed lessons)
What to Ask
Getting Explanations
"I don't understand this question"
- AI explains what the question is asking
- Breaks down complex wording
- Clarifies the task
"What does [term] mean?"
- Definitions in simple language
- Examples to illustrate
- Connection to the lesson
Getting Hints
"Can you give me a hint?"
- Guidance without the answer
- Points you in the right direction
- Helps you think through the problem
"I'm stuck"
- AI identifies what might be confusing
- Offers a different approach
- Encourages you to try again
Understanding Mistakes
"Why is my answer wrong?"
- Explains the correct reasoning
- Points out common mistakes
- Helps you learn from errors
General Learning
"Explain [topic] to me"
- Simplified explanations
- Step-by-step breakdowns
- Real-world examples
Example Conversations
Getting Help with Math
You: "I don't understand how to solve this equation"
AI: "Let's break it down! In the equation 2x + 5 = 15,
you need to isolate x. First, subtract 5 from both
sides to get 2x = 10. Then divide by 2.
What do you get?"
You: "x = 5?"
AI: "Exactly! Well done. Now try the exercise."
Understanding a Reading Passage
You: "What is the main idea of this text?"
AI: "The passage talks about how plants grow.
The main idea is that plants need sunlight,
water, and soil to survive.
Look for these key points as you answer!"
Getting Vocabulary Help
You: "What does 'photosynthesis' mean?"
AI: "Photosynthesis is how plants make their food
using sunlight. 'Photo' means light, and
'synthesis' means putting together.
Plants put together sunlight, water, and CO2
to make energy!"
Tips for Using the Assistant
Ask Good Questions
| Good Question | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| "What does this word mean?" | Specific, clear |
| "Can you explain step 2?" | Points to exactly where you're stuck |
| "Why is option B wrong?" | Helps you understand the reasoning |
| Avoid | Why |
|---|---|
| "What's the answer?" | AI won't just give answers |
| "Do this for me" | Learning happens when you do it |
| "Is it A or B?" | AI helps you figure it out |
Best Practices
- Try first - Attempt the exercise before asking
- Be specific - Point to what's confusing
- Read carefully - Read the AI's response fully
- Apply the help - Use hints to find your own answer
What the AI Won't Do
Won't Give Direct Answers
The AI is designed to help you learn, not do the work for you:
- ❌ Won't tell you "The answer is B"
- ❌ Won't solve the problem for you
- ❌ Won't complete exercises
Why This Is Good
- You learn better by figuring it out
- Understanding sticks longer than memorizing
- You build problem-solving skills
Language Support
Available Languages
The AI can help you in:
- English
- Spanish
- German
Switching Languages
Ask in any supported language:
- "¿Me puedes ayudar con esto?"
- "Kannst du mir das erklären?"
The AI responds in the language you use.
Privacy
What the AI Knows
- The current exercise you're working on
- The lesson content
- Your question
What It Doesn't Access
- Your personal information
- Your grades history
- Other students' data
Troubleshooting
AI Doesn't Understand
Try:
- Rephrasing your question
- Being more specific
- Breaking into smaller questions
AI Seems Repetitive
Try:
- Asking a different type of question
- Being more specific about what you need
- Asking "explain it a different way"
Can't Access AI
Check:
- Internet connection
- The chat button should be visible
- Try closing and reopening the chat
Getting the Most Help
Learning Strategy
- Read the exercise carefully first
- Attempt an answer based on your understanding
- If stuck, ask the AI for hints
- Apply the hint to try again
- After answering, ask about anything still unclear
When to Ask
| Ask the AI | Ask Your Teacher |
|---|---|
| Quick explanations | Extended help over time |
| Vocabulary questions | Complex topics needing discussion |
| Hints for exercises | When AI hints aren't enough |
| Concept clarification | Personal learning strategies |