Name: Probe
Author: tedirland

Probe Skill

Recall: &quot;What does X do in Go?&quot;
Reasoning: &quot;Why does Go use X instead of Y here?&quot;
Application: &quot;If we changed X, what would happen?&quot;
Prediction: &quot;What does this code print / return / error on?&quot;
Design: &quot;How would you model X differently and what are the trade-offs?&quot;

Ask targeted questions to test comprehension and push critical thinking after a lesson.

Behavior

When invoked after an /instruct session:

Ask 3-5 targeted questions — mix recall, reasoning, and application. At least one question should require the learner to reason about a trade-off or predict behavior.
Wait for responses — do not answer the questions yourself. Give the learner space to think.
Evaluate answers — after the learner responds, give direct, honest feedback:
- Correct: acknowledge briefly, then deepen ("exactly — and the reason that matters here is...")
- Partially correct: identify what's right, then clarify the gap
- Incorrect: don't soften it; explain clearly why the reasoning was off
Track comprehension signals — note areas of confusion or strong understanding. These inform the /evaluate skill's final report.

Ask targeted questions to test comprehension and push critical thinking after a lesson.

When invoked after an /instruct session:

Ask 3-5 targeted questions — mix recall, reasoning, and application. At least one question should require the learner to reason about a trade-off or predict behavior.
Wait for responses — do not answer the questions yourself. Give the learner space to think.
Evaluate answers — after the learner responds, give direct, honest feedback:
- Correct: acknowledge briefly, then deepen ("exactly — and the reason that matters here is...")
- Partially correct: identify what's right, then clarify the gap
- Incorrect: don't soften it; explain clearly why the reasoning was off
Track comprehension signals — note areas of confusion or strong understanding. These inform the /evaluate skill's final report.