Build a tutoring loop that tests, teaches, and retests
Hugh Shbalz set up an agent to assess students, create lessons for weak spots, and check mastery again afterward.
- What they did
- At a previous job, Hugh Shbalz trained a custom agent to start with a standardized assessment for students. The system then used the results to draft lessons aimed at the specific gaps it found. After that, it gave a reassessment to see whether the core ideas had been learned.
- How it went
- The agent handled the full workflow a senior teacher might normally manage. The main caveat was low risk of bad behavior toward students.
- Tips
- Use it for subjects where you can clearly measure skills before and after instruction. Ask for a short report showing the first score, the targeted practice, and the follow-up score.
Try it yourself with Claude Cowork
Act as a tutor for [student grade] in [subject]. First, give a brief assessment on [topic] and score it to identify weak areas. Next, create a short lesson plan with practice questions that focuses only on those weak areas. Pause and ask me to approve the lesson plan before you deliver it. After I approve, present the lesson, then give a second assessment on the same core ideas and compare the two results. Include a concise before-and-after summary showing what improved and what still needs work.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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