> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.uflo.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using the Socratic Tutor

> Explore challenging questions and improve your understanding with the Socratic Tutor.

The Socratic Tutor works alongside you as you answer assessment questions. It uses questions and hints to help you think critically without giving away the answer. Each conversation is connected to the question you are working on.

## Work Through a Question

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select a Question">
    Select the question you want to work on and ask the **Socratic Tutor** for help.

    <Note>
      If the tutor is not visible, your instructor has disabled tutoring for this assessment.
    </Note>

    <Frame caption="The tutor appears beside your question and response.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" alt="Full assessment page with the Socratic Tutor on the left and an average-speed question and math editor calculation on the right." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/M5ls4QpdIR_PiK7v/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-entry/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=M5ls4QpdIR_PiK7v&q=85&s=40cbbfc44305fd8046623d7d8a0fee02" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-entry/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" alt="Full assessment page with the Socratic Tutor on the left and an average-speed question and math editor calculation on the right." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/M5ls4QpdIR_PiK7v/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-entry/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=M5ls4QpdIR_PiK7v&q=85&s=2d73bd59ae983394358cb297d118c504" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-entry/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explain Where You Are Stuck">
    Describe the part you need help with, then select **Send**. The tutor has access to the question and your current response. You don't need to paste your work into the chat.

    <Tip>
      Try asking “Can you help me with this?” or “I'm stuck. What should I try next?”
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the Guidance in Your Response">
    Work through the question with the tutor until you feel ready to update your response. You can then ask follow-up questions about your changes.

    <Frame caption="The tutor uses your updated response in its next reply.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" alt="Assessment page showing a revised math editor calculation with metres per second and the tutor discussing the updated response beside it." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-response/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=7dcdd04c952f240173bba5e7fc037744" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-response/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" alt="Assessment page showing a revised math editor calculation with metres per second and the tutor discussing the updated response beside it." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-response/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=0661020375466e119b1ed71fafbfff98" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-response/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>

    <Danger>
      Chat messages are not used for grading. Enter your work in the [response editor](/students/assessments/answering-questions#question-response-types).
    </Danger>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Learn From Previous Feedback

The tutor has access to your latest graded feedback and summaries of your earlier attempts.

<Tip>
  When [reviewing your results](/students/assessments/viewing-results), try asking “Why did I lose points on this criterion?”
</Tip>

<Frame caption="Discuss grading feedback alongside your response.">
  <img className="block dark:hidden" alt="Tutor explaining lost points for missing units beside the graded response and its score breakdown." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-feedback/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=e873e183e0094071c445d8d0526f6fe8" width="3600" height="3300" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-feedback/light.webp" />

  <img className="hidden dark:block" alt="Tutor explaining lost points for missing units beside the graded response and its score breakdown." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-feedback/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=ff59b0ae99c72ced93c1cb505ecc6171" width="3600" height="3300" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-feedback/dark.webp" />
</Frame>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I use the tutor after submitting?">
    Yes. Reopen your submission and select a question to discuss your work or its grading feedback. Your submitted response remains locked.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can the tutor change my grade?">
    The tutor can explain feedback but cannot change your score. To dispute a grade, [request a regrade](/students/assessments/requesting-regrades) when available, or contact your instructor.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Adjust Your Experience

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Chat Settings" icon="sliders">
    Select the **sliders icon** beside the message field to choose your preferred language, writing level, and response length. The **Voice** setting chooses the voice used to read messages aloud.

    <Frame caption="Adjust the tutor's explanations to suit how you want to learn.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" alt="Full assessment page with the tutor's language, voice, writing level, and response length settings open above the message field." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-settings/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=2ba60400f4147a256126e68c300396da" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-settings/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" alt="Full assessment page with the tutor's language, voice, writing level, and response length settings open above the message field." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-settings/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=700f5246b2043084b99f4967ee9f83ad" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-settings/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Attachments and Editors" icon="paperclip">
    Select the **+ button** beside the message field and choose **Add Image** to share a picture of your work. You can also use the **Whiteboard**, **Math Editor**, **Code Editor**, or **Molecule Editor** to share supporting work that isn't in your response.

    <Frame caption="Add supporting material or use an editor directly in the tutor conversation.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" alt="Full assessment page with the tutor's attachment menu open, showing image, whiteboard, math, code, and molecule options." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-inputs/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=1d4fa57cbf56b2e77bbeef0aceee69dc" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-inputs/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" alt="Full assessment page with the tutor's attachment menu open, showing image, whiteboard, math, code, and molecule options." src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj/images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-inputs/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=4dWE-0P70iYCuBJj&q=85&s=74068ef7afede4f0f75be117eb5024d3" width="3600" height="2700" data-path="images/illustrations/students-assessments-tutor-inputs/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Speak or Listen" icon="microphone">
    Select the **microphone** to dictate a message, then review the text before sending it.

    Use **Read Out Loud** beside a tutor reply to listen to it.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Card title="Next: Submit Your Assessment" icon="paper-plane" href="/students/assessments/submitting-assessments">
  Review your responses and send your completed work for grading.
</Card>
