socratic-quiz

Guides learning through adaptive Socratic questioning during interactive quiz sessions.

1|Updated Jul 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sota411/codex-config --skill socratic-quiz-sota411
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: socratic-quiz
Source: https://github.com/sota411/codex-config/tree/main/user-skills/socratic-quiz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sota411/codex-config --skill socratic-quiz-sota411

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When users want to test or deepen their understanding of a topic, passive explanations often fail to reveal gaps in knowledge. This Skill turns the AI into a Socratic tutor that probes understanding through graduated questions instead of lecturing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Adaptive Questioning: Starts with foundational questions and adjusts difficulty up or down based on each answer, progressing from concrete to abstract concepts. - Misconception Handling: Responds to incorrect answers with reframed questions, counterexamples, and small hints rather than revealing the answer directly. - Use Case: A developer wants to verify they truly understand how database indexing works. They ask for a quiz, and the AI asks one question at a time, building from basic lookup behavior to nuanced trade-offs, then summarizes strengths and gaps at the end. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to quiz you Socratically on a topic you want to understand better, such as "Quiz me on how TCP congestion control works."

Frequently Asked Questions about socratic-quiz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I start a Socratic quiz on a topic?▼

Ask the AI to quiz you or check your understanding of a specific topic. It will begin with a foundational question and adapt the difficulty based on your answers, asking one question at a time.

What is Socratic questioning for learning?▼

Socratic questioning is a teaching method where the tutor asks graduated questions that lead the learner to discover answers themselves. It exposes reasoning gaps through follow-up questions and counterexamples rather than direct explanation.

Can I ask for a direct explanation during a quiz?▼

Yes. If you ask for an explanation or the answer during a quiz, the AI provides it immediately without requiring you to formally stop the quiz first.

What happens when I answer a quiz question incorrectly?▼

The AI does not reveal the correct answer. It acknowledges the reasonable part of your thinking, then asks a narrower question or offers a counterexample. After two or three stuck attempts, it gives a small hint.

When should I use a quiz instead of asking for an explanation?▼

Use a quiz when you want to verify or deepen existing understanding through active recall. Ordinary requests to explain or teach a topic receive a direct explanation and do not start a quiz.