Working with Instruction Verbs from a PDF

Do you have PDF materials filled with key content that you’d like to transform into targeted questions emphasizing instruction verbs (e.g., define, explain, evaluate)? With to-teach.ai, you can easily generate questions that use those instruction verbs, complete with sample solutions, all directly from your PDF files.

Why Focus on Instruction Verbs?

• Deepen Understanding
  
  Questions driven by action words like analyze or compare push students to engage with the material more thoroughly.

• Promote Higher-Order Thinking
  
  Encouraging students to evaluate or synthesize fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Clarity in Expected Outcomes
  
  Students know exactly what is expected of them when the task is anchored by precise instruction verbs.

• Customizable Difficulty
  
  Tailor questions to your students’ level by selecting simpler verbs (like identify) or more complex tasks (like critique).

• Easy Automated Evaluation
  
  Sample solutions guide both teachers and students, offering structure for feedback and simplifying grading.

Getting Started

1. Upload or Import Your PDF
   
   Drag and drop your PDF text into to-teach.ai, or upload it through the dashboard.
2. Select Instruction Verbs
   
   Choose from a list of suggested verbs or add your own to align with specific lesson goals.
3. Generate Questions & Sample Solutions
   
   Let our AI interpret your PDF’s content, shaping targeted questions and offering ready-to-use solutions.
4. Review & Customize
   
   Adjust question difficulty, refine the phrasing, or add more detailed sample solutions.
5. Share with Students
   
   Export your new question set or integrate it into your existing digital learning platform.

By transforming PDF documents into actionable prompts, you empower your students with clear instruction verbs and the guidance they need to succeed. From analyzing historical documents to critically evaluating scientific data, to-teach.ai streamlines the process so you can dedicate more time to meaningful teaching interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does to-teach.ai handle PDF imports?
   
   Our platform automatically extracts the text content from your PDF, allowing you to choose instruction verbs for question generation.

2. Can I add custom instruction verbs?
   
   Yes. You can input your preferred verbs—like illustrate, outline, or discuss—to align with your curriculum requirements.

3. What if my PDF has multiple chapters or sections?
   
   Simply select the relevant sections you want to turn into questions. You have full control over how many questions you generate.

4. Are the sample solutions automatically generated?
   
   Absolutely! Our AI scans the PDF’s content and offers concise sample solutions that you can edit or expand.

5. How does this integrate into my lesson plan?
   
   You can export the generated questions and solutions into quizzes, worksheets, or presentations—making it easy to incorporate into your existing course structure.