
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Interview assignment
With Pythagoras
A ready-made interview for Grade 8, shared by a teacher on Humy. Students question an AI Pythagoras in a live chat. Humy grades the conversation against the rubric below.
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Ein Gespräch mit Pythagoras
PreviewInteract responsibly with the AI and verify facts. Note that teachers have access to these conversations.
Hello, I'm Pythagoras. I'm ready for your interview. What's your first question?
Wie lang muss eine Leiter sein, damit sie ein Fenster erreicht? Frag Pythagoras, wie aus Wand, Boden und Leiter ein rechtwinkeliges Dreieck wird.
Finde im Gespräch heraus, wann der Satz des Pythagoras gilt. Erkenne Katheten und Hypotenuse, berechne eine fehlende Seite und begründe jeden Schritt. Prüfe auch, ob dein Ergebnis zur Zeichnung und zu den Einheiten passt.
Pythagoras lebte im antiken Griechenland; seine Gemeinschaft beschäftigte sich mit Mathematik und Musik. Der Holzschnitt aus Gaffurios Theorica musicae entstand erst 1492. Er zeigt, wie Menschen Pythagoras später darstellten – nicht, wie er tatsächlich aussah.
Gaffurios Holzschnitt verbindet Pythagoras mit mathematischen Überlegungen zur Musik.
Frage zuerst, warum der Satz nur für rechtwinkelige Dreiecke gilt und welchen Beweis ihr bereits kennengelernt habt. Lass dir dann eine Aufgabe zur Hypotenuse und eine zur Kathete geben. Erkläre deinen Rechenweg selbst; bitte bei Unsicherheit um einen Hinweis. Frage schließlich: Woran erkennst du, ob die Lösung plausibel ist?
Klicke auf den „start assignment“-Button, um dein KI-gestütztes Interview mit Pythagoras zu beginnen.
Students see this rubric before they start. Humy scores the conversation against it and writes feedback for each criterion.
8. Schulstufe · Höchstpunktzahl: 20 Punkte
Bewertet wird, wie du das Interview führst und deine Mathematik erklärst – nicht, wie gut die KI antwortet.
Endpunktzahl: Addiere die Punkte der fünf Kriterien. Es sind höchstens 20 Punkte möglich. Eine leere Abgabe erhält insgesamt 0 Punkte.

Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, known for the Pythagorean theorem.
Students talk to an AI version of Pythagoras, grounded in a curated biography and selected historical sources. As with any AI, students should check important claims.
In your classroom
Create a free teacher account, open this assignment and choose Copy to my assignments to make it yours.
Students open it and type their first and last name. No email, no password.
Each chat is scored against the rubric, with feedback for each criterion. You see every result.
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Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”

Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”

Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”

Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
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