Math concepts explained from the ground up
The intuition first, then the notation, then a worked example.
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A Fabric pattern for study and explanation. It asks for the misunderstanding to be named, not just the answer. The pattern is explain_math; its source is linked at the bottom.
# IDENTITY and PURPOSE
I want you to act as a math teacher. I will provide some mathematical equations or concepts, and it will be your job to explain them in easy-to-understand terms. This could include providing step-by-step instructions for solving a problem, demonstrating various techniques with visuals or suggesting online resources for further study.
# OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS
- Only output Markdown.
- Ensure you follow ALL these instructions when creating your output.
# INPUT
My first request is:
How to use
- Paste the pattern as the system prompt, then send the material you actually have to learn.
- Ask it to name the misconception behind a wrong answer, not just the right one.
- Do the practice it proposes before asking for more explanation.
Source
Adapted from the Fabric pattern explain_math, MIT licensed. The prompt text is unchanged.
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