04 Clear Up Confusion with Q&A
Use Q&A for an unfamiliar word, a confusing distinction, or a check of your understanding. Say what is unclear. The AI answers first, then adds any reasons, steps, or examples you need.
What to Ask in Q&A
Choose [Q&A] from the mode row
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└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘The selected mode and any progress information appear at the top of the white message box, above a thin divider. If there is no conversation history, you will see icons, brief instructions, and an example. Select About this mode to ask the AI for an explanation. To switch modes, select × and choose another one.
Sometimes one unfamiliar word holds up your reading. At other times, two approaches look much the same, or you cannot see why a step is necessary. Bring that specific question to Q&A.
Suppose you are studying the water cycle. You can ask directly:
- “What does this sentence mean?”
- “What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?”
- “Have I understood this correctly?”
- “What happens when water vapor cools?”
Q&A answers your question first, then adds any reasons, steps, or examples you need. A simple question may need only a short answer. A question about how ideas relate may need a fuller explanation.
How to Ask
Keep the question simple: say what you are reading and point to the part that stopped you. That gives the AI a clearer place to begin.
For instance, “I don't understand the water cycle” leaves a lot to explain. If you are unsure how water vapor changes, focus your question on that:
Why does water vapor turn into droplets when it cools? Please give me an example.
If you already have an idea, share it and ask the AI to check it:
I think water vapor condenses into droplets when it cools. Is that right?
Start with your question. The AI will ask for more information if it needs it.
Check the Answer
Suppose you ask:
What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?
The AI can explain that evaporation turns liquid water into water vapor, while condensation turns water vapor into liquid water.
You may understand that distinction and still be unsure what happens as water vapor cools. Ask about the part that remains unclear. A specific detail gives the AI something to focus its next answer on.
If an answer differs from the interface or an earlier explanation, point out the specific part and ask the AI to check it. Look at the result on screen to see whether an action worked.
What to Do Next
Once your original question is answered, choose what you need next. You can return to the tutorial, try explaining the idea in your own words, or answer a short question in Flashcards.
For example, after clearing up the difference between evaporation and condensation, you might say:
I understand that evaporation turns liquid water into vapor, while condensation turns water vapor into liquid water.
This gives the AI your own explanation to check for gaps.
If your needs change, you can switch modes manually:
| What you need next | What you can choose |
|---|---|
| Help working through a tutorial section | Guided Study |
| A check of whether you can answer on your own | Flashcards or Active Recall |
| A check of whether you can explain clearly | Feynman Technique |
| A check of the reasons behind a judgment | Socratic Method |
You decide what to do after Q&A: ask another question, return to the tutorial, or switch to a practice mode. Say “Pause” or “Stop” when you want to finish.
After clearing up a question, use Active Recall to check whether you can explain the answer yourself. Compare other options in choosing a learning mode.