4.3 Getting Extra Help with a Tricky Concept

When schoolwork feels confusing, CurricuLLM can break it into smaller steps, explain it in different ways, and ask guiding questions to help you understand.

Why it helps

Everyone gets stuck sometimes, whether it's maths, science, or grammar. CurricuLLM can:

• Show steps one by one.
• Explain in different styles (simple, detailed, with pictures, or real-life examples).
• Ask guiding questions that make you think instead of just giving the answer.

How students can use it

• Ask about the part you don't get.
  • Example: "Why do we flip the second fraction when dividing?"
• Ask for another kind of explanation.
  • Example: "Explain like I'm in Year 6."
  • Example: "Give me a real-life example."
• Answer the guiding questions.
  • CurricuLLM may ask:
    • "What happens if you multiply the fractions normally?"
    • "How does that compare to the rule?"
  • These help you think through the problem.
• Practise once it makes sense.
  • Ask for practice questions to check your understanding.

Student tips

• Say: "Explain again, but more simply."
• If you're stuck, ask for step-by-step.
• Try answering the guiding questions, even if unsure. It shows where the gap is.

Easy way to think about it

CurricuLLM is like a tutor beside you. Instead of giving the answer, it might ask, "What do you notice?" or "What would happen if…?" These small pushes help you build confidence and understanding.