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@@ -62,6 +62,11 @@ This is a key indicator as to whether this solution is right for you.
 Can you answer their question?
 Can you fulfill their hopes for this exercise?
 
+The second tab is your "Scratchpad".
+You can write code in it, so that you can reference it in your comment.
+It can help identify the code that is important when reviewing this exercise.
+This can help your explanations be simpler and clearer.
+
 The third tab is called "Guidance".
 If you click on this you'll see some information that might be useful for you: