A lot has changed on the platform over the past few weeks. We tightened things up behind the scenes, fixed long-standing issues, and rebuilt parts of the system so Sophia can give you more consistent and accurate results. With these updates, prompting now needs to be clearer and more direct. Think of it like giving a new team member instructions. The clearer you are, the better the outcome. This guide will help you adjust quickly so you can get dependable results without spinning your wheels.
Why prompts matter more now
The updated system is less forgiving with vague directions. Short prompts like "give me a summary" or "write my BASC section" won't always land.
What works now is precision. When you tell the system exactly what you want, it can do exactly what you need. Clear prompts save time, reduce rewrites, and reduce frustration. They also help make sure you stay in control of the tone, structure, and accuracy of the evaluation.
How to write strong prompts
1. Be specific about the source
Instead of: Give me a summary
Try: Based on the attached WJ-V score report, write a two-paragraph narrative interpretation that explains strengths first, then areas of need.
2. Tell it the format you expect
-- Two paragraphs
-- A parent-friendly version
-- A table plus narrative
-- Three recommendations with what it is, how it works, and why it helps
3. Add the details you want reflected
-- Student grade level
-- Referral concerns
-- Context from observations or interviews
-- What you want the focus to be (strengths first, specific domains, etc.)
The more concrete your request, the better the output.
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