Get unstuck on a hard problem (learn, don’t cheat)
Works with ChatGPT · Claude
Get a hint and method for a tough problem without just the answer.
The problem
Copying answers skips the learning the problem was meant to build.
What this skill does
AI gives a hint and the next step so you solve it yourself.
When to use it
- Use when stuck on homework you want to actually learn.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: the struggle is where the learning happens — keep a little of it.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
what's the answer
I'm stuck on this problem: [problem]. Don't give the answer. Instead: point out what concept it tests, give one hint, and suggest the very next step. Then ask me to try before revealing more.
Why this works
A hint plus the next step keeps the learning that the assignment was designed to build.
Practice task
Take a problem you're stuck on and ask for a hint, not the answer.
Self-check
- You get a hint, not the full solution
- The underlying concept is named
- You're prompted to try the next step yourself
Common mistakes to avoid
- Asking straight for the final answer
- Skipping the concept being taught
- Not attempting the next step yourself
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