supplementary-exercise-generator

Generate supplementary open-ended exercises with model solutions for UOE textbook chapters.

Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/simondhalliday/uoe-skills --skill supplementary-exercise-generator
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Skill: supplementary-exercise-generator
Source: https://github.com/simondhalliday/uoe-skills/tree/main/skills/supplementary-exercise-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simondhalliday/uoe-skills --skill supplementary-exercise-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandoc, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of creating supplementary exercises for UOE textbook chapters that go beyond the in-chapter anchor-point exercises, incorporate interleaving with prior chapters, and include complete model solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supplementary Exercises Generation: Create additional exercises for a chapter, ensuring they cover a broader scope than in-chapter exercises.
  • Interleaving with Prior Chapters: Integrate concepts from previous chapters into the exercises for improved long-term retention.
  • Model Solutions Included: Provide detailed solutions for each exercise, assisting instructors in grading.

Quick Start

Generate supplementary exercises for Chapter N by running: 'generate supplementary exercises for Chapter N'.

Frequently Asked Questions about supplementary-exercise-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate supplementary exercises for textbook chapters with interleaving?

Supplementary exercises are generated by processing the chapter document and in-chapter exercises with Pandoc, creating open-ended questions that interleave prior chapter concepts and outputting a .docx file with model solutions.

What inputs do I need to create interleaved exercises with model solutions?

To create interleaved exercises with model solutions, you need the chapter document, existing in-chapter exercises, verified figure data, and the desired number of exercises, which Pandoc processes into a single .docx file.

Can I generate open-ended exercises for US two-year and four-year college textbooks?

Yes, this skill generates open-ended supplementary exercises specifically intended for US and North American students at two-year and four-year colleges, ensuring the content scope goes beyond standard in-chapter anchor-point exercises.

Does the exercise generation process include detailed solutions for grading?

The exercise generation process includes complete model solutions for each generated open-ended question, assisting instructors with grading and providing a broader scope of practice than the original textbook exercises.

Do I need Pandoc to process textbook chapters and output exercise files?

Yes, Pandoc is a required dependency for text processing, converting the chapter data and interleaved concepts into a single .docx file containing both the supplementary exercises and their model solutions.

Why include prior chapter concepts when generating supplementary exercises?

Including prior chapter concepts through interleaving improves long-term retention by integrating previous material into new open-ended exercises, going beyond isolated in-chapter practice to build broader conceptual connections.