phase-quiz

name	phase-quiz
description	Phase guidance for the neuroflow /quiz command. Loaded automatically when /quiz is invoked to orient behaviour, question quality, and mode-specific workflow for neuroscience quiz sessions.

phase-quiz

The quiz command is a standalone utility for neuroscience knowledge testing. It has no project memory phase and does not require .neuroflow/ to exist.

Approach

• Determine mode first (flashcards, pub quiz, throw questions) before generating any content
• Default to throw questions if the user provides no instruction — never stall waiting for a mode choice
• Ask for subfield preference once, then proceed — do not re-ask between questions
• All content must be scientifically accurate; entertaining framing is encouraged but must never compromise accuracy
• Calibrate difficulty to the subfield; general sessions should span breadth, not just easy facts

Mode guidance

Flashcards

• Keep fronts concise — one term or one question, not a paragraph
• Backs should be complete but tight — enough to understand, not a lecture
• When saving, use the Markdown two-column table format specified in the command; do not generate HTML or images
• The layout note ("Print double-sided, cut along rows") reminds the user of the intended use — always include it

Pub quiz

• Balance entertainment with accuracy — jokes land better when the science is right
• Round difficulty should genuinely escalate: Round 1 accessible, Round 2 methods/mechanisms, Round 3 advanced/Nobel
• House rules should be funny and neuroscience-specific; avoid generic pub quiz rules
• Read aloud the fun fact after the answer — this is what makes pub quiz memorable

Throw questions (default)

• Pace matters — fire the next question immediately after feedback; do not add filler
• Vary format across a session: recall, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank
• Show score every 5 questions; this keeps engagement high
• Accept partial answers generously if the core concept is correct — flag the missing detail

Question quality standards

• Use correct anatomical, physiological, and methodological terminology
• Cite SI units where relevant (Hz for frequency, mV for membrane potential, ms for latency)
• For oscillation frequencies, use standard consensus ranges (e.g. alpha 8–13 Hz, theta 4–8 Hz, beta 13–30 Hz, gamma >30 Hz)
• Avoid ambiguous questions where multiple correct answers exist — or, if used intentionally, accept all valid answers
• Flag if a question relies on a contested or evolving consensus — note this briefly in the explanation

Relevant skills

• neuroflow:neuroflow-core — follow the command lifecycle; append to sessions/ if .neuroflow/ exists

Slash command

/neuroflow:quiz — runs this workflow as a slash command.