Update prompts/main_prompt.py

prompts/main_prompt.py

@@ -20,34 +20,44 @@ def get_prompt_for_method(method):
         return """
 ### **Bar Model Approach**  
 Great choice! The Bar Model is a useful way to visualize proportions and percentages.  
-🔹 **Now, please explain how you would apply the Bar Model to solve this problem.**  
+
+🔹 **Before we proceed, please explain how you would apply the Bar Model to solve this problem.**  
 - How would you set up the model?  
 - How would you represent the percentages?  
 - What steps do you think are needed to find the total investment?  
 (Type your explanation below, and I’ll provide feedback!)"""
-    
+
     elif method.lower() == "double number line":
         return """
 ### **Double Number Line Approach**  
 Great choice! The Double Number Line helps align percentage values with real-world quantities.  
-🔹 **Now, please explain how you would apply the Double Number Line to solve this problem.**  
+
+🔹 **Before we proceed, please explain how you would apply the Double Number Line to solve this problem.**  
 - How would you structure the number lines?  
 - What values would you place on each line?  
 - How do you think this will help you find the total investment?  
 (Type your explanation below, and I’ll provide feedback!)"""
-    
+
     elif method.lower() == "equation":
         return """
 ### **Equation-Based Approach**  
 Great choice! Setting up an equation is a powerful way to represent proportional relationships.  
-🔹 **Now, please explain how you would write an equation to represent this problem.**  
+
+🔹 **Before we proceed, please explain how you would write an equation to represent this problem.**  
 - What variables would you use?  
 - How would you set up the proportion?  
 - What would be your first step in solving for the total investment?  
 (Type your explanation below, and I’ll provide feedback!)"""
-    
+
     return "I didn’t understand your choice. Please type 'Bar Model,' 'Double Number Line,' or 'Equation' to proceed."
 
+# Function to ensure teachers have explained before guidance
+def check_explanation_before_guidance(method, teacher_response):
+    if not teacher_response.strip():
+        return "I noticed you haven’t explained your reasoning yet! Before I provide guidance, please describe how you would use the {} to solve this problem. How do you set it up?".format(method)
+
+    return get_feedback_for_method(method, teacher_response)
+
 # Function to provide feedback based on the teacher's response
 def get_feedback_for_method(method, teacher_response):
     if method.lower() == "bar model":