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Free AI-Tutor-Enabled Extra Class Practice Exams Now Live on Project TouCans!

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 I’ve just launched the new Extra Class Practice Exam site, and it’s officially the first app running on the new Project TouCans platform!

The exams follow the same familiar format as the ones here on the blog — but with a major upgrade. Now, when you’re stuck on a question, you can click “AI Help” to start a ChatGPT-powered tutoring session for that specific problem. You can try the exams here: 👉 https://projecttoucans.com/


I’ve been using the new system quite a bit, and I think it’s looking great — but I’d love your feedback!

✅ Happy with it?

❌ Frustrated by something?

Either way, I’d really value your thoughts. Just comment here on the blog. This project doubles as an experiment in building AI-driven learning agents, so your feedback directly helps shape how future study tools will work.

Next up, I’ll be:

  • Spinning up individual AI tutors for each subelement, and
  • Creating personalized study packages automatically based on your practice results.

Here's a brief video on the exams. Have fun playing radios everyone!



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