exam-drill

Generate exam-focused drills from analyzed math and physics course materials.

90|3|Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OPTIMETA/PAIDEIA --skill exam-drill
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Skill: exam-drill
Source: https://github.com/OPTIMETA/PAIDEIA/tree/main/plugins/paideia/skills/exam-drill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OPTIMETA/PAIDEIA --skill exam-drill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps students practice from their own analyzed course materials by generating targeted exam-style drills, strategy checks, and coverage maps instead of generic problems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Twin problems: Create near-variants of known homework problems while preserving the solution pattern.
  • Blind strategy drills: Ask for a short strategy explanation, then compare it against the reference solution to check pattern recognition and end-form understanding.
  • Integration drills and pattern review: Build multi-part chain problems, surface pattern cards, and inspect homework-to-exam coverage density for high-probability review.
  • Use case: A student preparing for a math or physics exam can generate focused practice from ingested homework, review weak areas, and save clean derivations and quiz files for later grading.

Quick Start

Ask the exam-drill skill to create a twin of a homework problem and save the problem and solution files for later grading.

Frequently Asked Questions about exam-drill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate exam drills from my own course materials?

To generate exam drills, you must first ingest and analyze your math or physics course materials. The system then creates targeted practice problems, twin variants, and coverage maps from your specific homework files.

What is a twin problem in physics and math exam preparation?

A twin problem is a near-variant of a known homework problem that preserves the original solution pattern. It helps students practice pattern recognition by attempting familiar problem structures with modified parameters.

Can I check my pattern recognition strategy against reference solutions?

Yes, blind strategy drills ask you to provide a short strategy explanation, then compare it against the reference solution. This evaluates your pattern recognition and end-form understanding before you solve the full problem.

Do I need converted homework and solutions to use exam drilling features?

Yes, exam drilling requires course-index pattern files, converted homework, and solutions as input. These analyzed materials are essential to generate twin problems, chain problems, and homework-to-exam coverage maps.

What's the best way to review weak areas before a math or physics exam?

The best way is to use homework-to-exam coverage maps to identify high-probability review topics. You can then generate focused integration drills and pattern cards to target those specific weak areas.

What file formats does the exam drilling system output for grading?

The system outputs markdown files for quizzes, twin problems, chain problems, derivations, and grading workflows. These clean files can be saved for later review and submission.