Relax. We're not going to explain this chapter like a textbook — we'll just talk it through so it's easy to follow.
Let's think about it this way for a second
A beginner eval doesn't need a score of 7.3. Pass = the expected behavior showed up. Fail = it didn't, or the opposite happened. The note matters. 'Sounded nice' isn't a note. 'Didn't cite a source,' 'made something up,' 'wrong format' — those are notes. Don't tell the server 'the dish was good.' Say 'too salty' or 'not enough fish.' That's what lets you actually fix it tomorrow.
Let's connect it to everyday life
Card — Question: 'when's the assignment due?' Pass: states the due date + cites the syllabus. Fail: guesses 'Friday' with no source. Example result — Fail / 'said Friday, didn't cite a file.' That note is what tells you to add 'ask for clarification if unsure' to the prompt. Percentages can come later — for now, every card just needs Pass/Fail plus one line.
Let's try it together
Result: FAIL
Why: said Friday with no syllabus quote
Next: add “if missing, ask which file”You'll be able to mark an eval result as Pass/Fail with one explanatory line.5-Minute Try-It
Write 3 sample answers. Mark each Pass/Fail with a reason. Make one of them nicely-worded but a Fail.
A Quick Word of Caution
Hide a Fail out of embarrassment and the card stops teaching you anything. A failure is the lesson.