AI fundamental

Generation and context

Next-token prediction, probabilistic output, and context as the condition under which generation occurs.

Explanatory foundation

Guiding question

How do request structure and context change the conditions for prediction?

Use observed results to support the explanation. State what the experiment cannot establish.

Related units

Where this fundamental is taught

Open the complete Friday guide for the conceptual input, demonstration, experiment, caveat, and transfer activity.

Unit 01 · Teaching plan

From Asking to Structuring: Designing AI Interaction

Participants compare a direct request with a supplied five-phase collaboration process. They learn to shape context, make decisions and judge results through evidence.

Generation and contextInteraction literacy
Unit 02 · Teaching plan

From Structuring to Alignment: Clarifying Before Generating

Participants clarify a task before execution and keep accepted decisions in files. They move from a virtual Markdown workspace to local Python analysis, then use verified results to prepare a report across fresh contexts.

Generation and contextInteraction literacy