The Pre-Calculus mentor gives learners concise, textbook-anchored explanations with direct links to cited chapters—ideal for self-guided study. Powered by the OpenStax Pre-Calculus 2e textbook, it can list chapters, break down key topics, and provide step-by-step explanations with example formulas.
Access the mentor
- Use the link provided by the ibl.ai team and open the chat
Confirm the textbook is loaded
- Check the Data Sets tab for the OpenStax Pre-Calculus 2e textbook
- Ensure it has a numeric token count and Visibility is set to On
Start the conversation
- Ask a direct question or use a suggested prompt (e.g.,
“What topics are covered in Pre-Calculus 2e?”
) - The mentor lists major chapters and core topic areas, and offers follow-up prompts
- Ask a direct question or use a suggested prompt (e.g.,
Dive deeper
- Ask specific questions (e.g.,
“Explain functions and their properties”
) - Receive clear explanations and example formulas
- Ask specific questions (e.g.,
Check the sources
- Open the Retrieved Documents panel
- View every textbook excerpt used along with relevance scores and direct links
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