OFP SCORE8.7/10
Teach Me Using Analogies
Find three different mental pictures for one difficult idea.
FIND YOUR NEXT THING TO TRY
#explain
A small corner of the library, connected by one useful idea.
2 things to try
OFP SCORE9.2/10
Explain It Like I’m 11
A clear explanation that is simple without being childish.
WHY 9.2?
Plain language plus a comprehension check teaches without simply replacing detail with baby talk.
Multiple analogies make difficult ideas accessible, but every analogy has limits that need stating.