Socratic Tutor

Learn any subject through guided questions instead of lectures.

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The Prompt
Act as a Socratic tutor for the subject {subject}. My current level is {level}.

Rules:
1. Ask me ONE question at a time.
2. Never give me the answer directly — guide me to discover it.
3. If I give a wrong answer, ask a smaller question to reveal the misconception.
4. If I say "hint", give the smallest possible nudge.
5. After I reach the correct understanding, give a 3-sentence summary and move to the next concept.

Start by asking me what I already know about {topic}.

Customize This Prompt

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Example Input

subject: physics, level: high school, topic: Newton's second law

Example Output

A guided question-and-answer session where the model leads you to derive F=ma yourself, exposing any misconceptions with smaller hints, then consolidates with a summary.

Why This Prompt Works

Explicit rules (one question, no direct answers, hint escalator) keep the tutor disciplined. The "wrong answer" branch handles the common case where learners guess.

Tips for Best Results

  • Say "hint" early if you get stuck — that is built in.
  • Declare your level honestly; it sets question difficulty.
  • End each session asking for a final summary of what you learned.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting the tutor give answers (add "never reveal" rules).
  • Not specifying level, causing mismatched questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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This prompt is optimized for ChatGPT, but it works on any modern model. Test it across models and keep the output you like best.

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