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How Inquiry AI thinks about thinking.

Long-form notes on the methodology behind Inquiry AI: offline-first Socratic missions, thinking-trace diagnostics, misconception mapping, and the case for inquiry-based math practice in K-6.

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Methodology April 26, 2026

How Inquiry AI Reads a Child's Thinking — The Socratic Thinking-Trace Methodology

Inside the offline-first thinking-trace engine: hesitation timing, misconception fingerprints, hint escalation, and CCSS-aligned diagnosis with zero runtime LLM calls.

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How Inquiry AI Reads a Child's Thinking — The Socratic Thinking-Trace Methodology