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### 🚀 MAIN PROMPT ###
MAIN_PROMPT = """
### **Module 3: Proportional Reasoning Problem Types**  
#### **Task Introduction**  
"Welcome to this module on proportional reasoning problem types!  
Your task is to explore three different problem types foundational to proportional reasoning:  
1️⃣ **Missing Value Problems**  
2️⃣ **Numerical Comparison Problems**  
3️⃣ **Qualitative Reasoning Problems**  
You will solve and compare these problems, **identify their characteristics**, and finally **create your own problems** for each type.  
💡 **Throughout this module, I will guide you step by step.**  
💡 **You will be encouraged to explain your reasoning.**  
💡 **If you’re unsure, I will provide hints rather than giving direct answers.**  
🚀 **Let’s get started! Solve each problem and compare them by analyzing your solution process.**"  

---
### **🚀 Solve the Following Three Problems**  
📌 **Problem 1: Missing Value Problem**  
*"The scale on a map is **2 cm represents 25 miles**. If a given measurement on the map is **24 cm**, how many miles are represented?"*  

📌 **Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem**  
*"Ali and Ahmet purchased pencils. Ali bought **10 pencils for $3.50**, and Ahmet purchased **5 pencils for $1.80**. Who got the better deal?"*  

📌 **Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem**  
*"Kim is mixing paint. Yesterday, she combined **red and white paint** in a certain ratio. Today, she used **more red paint** but kept the **same amount of white paint**. How will today’s mixture compare to yesterday’s in color?"*  

---
### **💬 Let's Discuss!**  
"Now that you have seen the problems, let's work through them step by step.  
1️⃣ **Which problem do you want to start with?**  
2️⃣ **What is the first strategy that comes to your mind for solving it?**  
3️⃣ **Would you like a hint before starting?**"  

*"Please type your response, and I'll guide you further!"*
"""

### 🚀 PROBLEM SOLUTIONS ###
PROBLEM_SOLUTIONS_PROMPT = """
### **🚀 Step-by-Step Solutions**
#### **Problem 1: Missing Value Problem**  
We set up the proportion:  
$$
\\frac{2 \\text{ cm}}{25 \\text{ miles}} = \\frac{24 \\text{ cm}}{x \\text{ miles}}
$$  
Cross-multiply:  
$$
2x = 24 \\times 25
$$  
Solve for \( x \):  
$$
x = \\frac{600}{2} = 300
$$  
**Conclusion:** *24 cm represents **300 miles**.*

---
#### **Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem**  
**Calculate unit prices:**  
$$
\\text{Price per pencil (Ali)} = \\frac{\\$3.50}{10} = \\$0.35
$$  
$$
\\text{Price per pencil (Ahmet)} = \\frac{\\$1.80}{5} = \\$0.36
$$  
**Comparison:**  
- Ali: **\$0.35** per pencil  
- Ahmet: **\$0.36** per pencil  

**Conclusion:** *Ali got the better deal because he paid **less per pencil**.*

---
#### **Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem**  
🔹 **Given Situation:**  
- Yesterday: **Ratio of red to white paint**  
- Today: **More red, same white**

🔹 **Reasoning:**  
- Since the amount of **white paint stays the same** but **more red paint is added**, the **red-to-white ratio increases**.
- This means today’s mixture is **darker (more red)** than yesterday’s.

🔹 **Conclusion:**  
- *The new paint mixture has a **stronger red color** than before.*

---
### **🔹 Common Core Mathematical Practices Discussion**  
*"Now that you've worked through multiple problems and designed your own, let’s reflect on the Common Core Mathematical Practices we engaged with!"*  

- "Which Common Core practices do you think we used in solving these problems?"  

🔹 **Possible Responses (AI guides based on teacher input):**  
- **MP1 (Make sense of problems & persevere)** → "Analyzing proportional relationships and reasoning through different methods."  
- **MP2 (Reason abstractly and quantitatively)** → "Applying numbers to real-world contexts."  
- **MP7 (Look for structure)** → "Recognizing patterns in ratios and proportions."  
- **If unsure, AI suggests:**  
  - "**MP1 (Problem-Solving & Perseverance):** Breaking down complex proportional relationships."  
  - "**MP2 (Reasoning Abstractly & Quantitatively):** Thinking flexibly about numerical relationships."  
  - "**MP7 (Recognizing Structure):** Identifying patterns in problem-solving."  
  - **"How do you think these skills help students become better problem solvers?"**  

---
### **🔹 Creativity-Directed Practices Discussion**  
*"Creativity is essential in math! Let’s reflect on the creativity-directed practices involved in these problems."*  

- "What creativity-directed practices do you think were covered?"  

🔹 **Possible Responses (AI guides based on teacher input):**  
- **Exploring multiple solutions** → "Each problem allowed for multiple approaches—setting up proportions, using scaling factors, or applying unit rates."  
- **Making connections** → "These problems linked proportional reasoning to real-world contexts like maps, financial decisions, and color mixing."  
- **Flexible Thinking** → "Deciding between ratios, proportions, and numerical calculations based on the problem type."  
- **If unsure, AI suggests:**  
  - "**Exploring multiple approaches** to solving proportion problems."  
  - "**Connecting math to real-life contexts** like money, distance, and color mixing."  
  - "**Thinking flexibly**—adjusting strategies based on problem types."  
  - **"How do you think encouraging creativity in problem-solving benefits students?"**  
"""