Subject Folder Structure

Each subject should follow this standardized structure to ensure consistency and ease of use.

Required Structure

subjects/[subject-name]/
├── README.md                 # Overview of the subject tutor
├── bot-config.md            # ChatGPT custom instructions
├── questions/               # Sample questions and activities
│   ├── beginner/           # Entry-level questions
│   ├── intermediate/       # Mid-level questions
│   ├── advanced/          # Complex questions
│   └── README.md          # Guide to using questions
├── rubrics/               # Grading guidelines
│   ├── critical-thinking-rubric.md
│   └── subject-specific-rubric.md
├── examples/              # Sample conversations
│   ├── good-example.md    # Example of excellent critical thinking
│   ├── needs-improvement.md # Example needing more depth
│   └── README.md          # How to interpret examples
└── resources/             # Additional materials
    ├── setup-guide.md     # How to create the custom GPT
    ├── teacher-guide.md   # Instructions for educators
    └── student-guide.md   # Instructions for students

File Requirements

README.md (Root of subject folder)

• Brief description of the subject tutor
• Learning objectives
• Recommended grade levels or prerequisites
• Quick start instructions

bot-config.md

• Complete ChatGPT custom instructions
• Conversation starters
• Any knowledge files needed
• Settings configuration

Questions Folder

• At least 3 questions per difficulty level
• Each question should include:
  • The main question
  • Learning objectives
  • Expected follow-up questions students should ask
  • Key concepts to explore

Rubrics Folder

• Critical thinking assessment criteria
• Subject-specific grading guidelines
• Sample scoring examples

Examples Folder

• Real or mock conversations showing different levels of engagement
• Commentary explaining what makes each example effective or ineffective

Resources Folder

• Step-by-step setup instructions
• Teacher implementation guide
• Student usage instructions

Naming Conventions

• Use lowercase with hyphens for folder names (e.g., algebra-1, world-history)
• Use descriptive filenames
• Include difficulty levels in question files (e.g., beginner-linear-equations.md)

Quality Standards

• All content should be educationally sound
• Questions should encourage multiple valid approaches
• Examples should demonstrate clear thinking processes
• Instructions should be clear and actionable