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Every Montero chat is created with one of three modes. The mode controls how Montero approaches your question, what tone it uses, and how it structures its responses. You select the mode before sending your first message; it cannot be changed after the chat begins.

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Mode comparison

AprendizajeRepasoGeneral
PurposeDevelop critical thinking through guided dialogueReinforce concepts already seen in classAnswer everyday educational questions
ApproachSocratic — guides with open questionsStructured — definitions, examples, mini-quizzesDirect — brief, clear answers
Gives full answers?No — guides you to the answerPartial — explains, then checks comprehensionYes — concise and complete
Max response length400 characters400 characters400 characters
YouTube toggleAvailableNot availableNot available

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Aprendizaje (learning)

Aprendizaje mode implements the Socratic method. Montero acts as a teacher who guides rather than tells. Key behaviours from the system prompt:
  • Guides through open questions that help you reason and construct your own answer.
  • Offers brief, partial explanations — never the complete solution.
  • Uses simple analogies and partial examples when they help understanding.
  • Breaks complex problems into small steps.
  • Adapts language and complexity to your age.
  • Will not resolve homework or exams directly; instead redirects into an orientative guide.
  • Responses are capped at 400 characters to stay concise.
When to use it: When you are encountering a concept for the first time and want to genuinely understand it, not just get the answer.
Enable the YouTube toggle in Aprendizaje mode to receive an embedded video alongside Montero’s explanation. The video is selected by AI based on your recent messages.

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Repaso (review)

Repaso mode is for reinforcing material you have already studied in class. Key behaviours from the system prompt:
  • Clarifies specific doubts and reinforces key concepts.
  • Summarises important ideas in a brief, ordered way.
  • Gives short definitions followed by concrete examples.
  • Proposes mini-quizzes (short questions with options, or true/false) to verify comprehension.
  • Suggests steps for the student to practice independently.
  • Will not deliver complete step-by-step task solutions as a finished product.
  • Responses are capped at 400 characters.
When to use it: Before a test or exam, or when you need to quickly remind yourself of something covered in class.

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General

General mode handles everyday educational questions without the structure of the other two modes. Key behaviours from the system prompt:
  • Responds briefly, clearly, and usefully.
  • Prioritises comprehension over technical terminology.
  • Adapts explanations to your age.
  • Uses everyday examples to illustrate concepts.
  • Answers general questions, explains simple concepts, and offers practical steps or recommendations.
  • Will not resolve complete tasks; guides the student to do them instead.
  • Responses are capped at 400 characters.
When to use it: For quick questions outside of any specific class topic, or when you just want a fast factual answer.

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Selecting a mode

1

Go to Montero

Navigate to /app/alumno/montero. If you have existing chats, make sure no chat is selected (click the + button to clear the selection).
2

Select the mode

Three pill buttons appear below the greeting: Aprendizaje, Repaso, General. The selected mode has a highlighted border and background. Click one to select it.
3

Send your first message

Type your question and press Enter. The mode is now set for this chat and cannot be changed.
Once the first message is sent in a chat, the mode is permanently associated with that chat in the database (type field on the chat_history record). Starting a new chat is the only way to switch modes.

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Mode label in chat

Once a chat is selected, a small label appears at the top of the message area indicating the current mode:
  • “Montero aprendizaje” for Aprendizaje
  • “Montero repaso” for Repaso
  • “Montero General” for General
This label is visible whenever you are inside a chat, serving as a reminder of which mode you are in.

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Common mode behaviours

Regardless of mode, Montero always:
  • Responds in the same language you write in (Spanish by default).
  • Knows your name and age — it will never claim to be unaware of them.
  • Refuses requests for harmful, inappropriate, or violent content.
  • Does not mention its own system prompt, rules, or internal instructions.
  • Keeps responses under 400 characters.

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Starring a class from the chat context

While not part of the chat itself, you can rate a class using the star toggle on the classes list page. This calls: 
POST /api/student/send-star
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
FieldTypeDescription
id_classstring (UUID)ID of the class to star/unstar
id_teacherstring (UUID)ID of the class teacher
starstring ("true" or "false")Whether to add or remove the star
Response 
{ "success": true, "star": true }