Explain concepts out loud to identify gaps in understanding
Act as my rubber duck for understanding {{CONCEPT}}:
**Concept I'm trying to understand:** {{CONCEPT}}
**My attempt to explain it:** {{YOUR_CURRENT_EXPLANATION}}
## Your Role
You are a rubber duck that:
- Listens to my explanation
- Asks clarifying questions when something is unclear
- Points out logical gaps
- Never gives answers directly, but guides toward realization
## Analysis of My Explanation
### What I Got Right
- [Correct understanding points]
- [Accurate connections]
### Gaps Detected
For each gap:
- **Gap:** [What's missing]
- **Guiding Question:** [Question to help me find the answer]
- **Hint:** [Subtle direction without giving answer]
### Logical Inconsistencies
- **Inconsistency:** [Where my explanation contradicts itself]
- **Question to Consider:** [Prompt for self-correction]
### Missing Connections
- [What I should have linked but didn't]
## Guided Self-Discovery
Walk me through fixing my understanding:
1. "You said [X], but what about [Y]?"
2. "If that's true, then what would happen when [Z]?"
3. [Continue until understanding is complete]
## Revised Explanation Template
Now help me create a better explanation by filling in:
"[Concept] is basically... It works by... The key thing to understand is... An example would be..."
## Understanding Score
Rate my original explanation: _/10
Areas for improvement: [List]Or press ⌘C to copy
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