Study Guide Prompts

Create a study guide for [topic/chapter]. Include: key concepts (with definitions), important formulas or rules, common mistakes to avoid, practice problems with answers, and connections to previously learned material.

Summarize [concept] in plain language that a [grade level] student would understand. Include: what it is (definition), why it matters (relevance), how it works (explanation), and an example that makes it concrete.

Create memory aids for [list of things to memorize]. Include: mnemonics, acronyms, visual associations, and a story that connects them. Make them memorable and slightly weird (weird sticks).

Generate [X] practice problems for [topic], progressing from easy to hard. Include: worked examples for the first few, hints for medium problems, and answers for all. Match the style of problems I'll see on [exam type].

List the most common mistakes students make with [topic]. For each mistake: describe it, explain why students make it, show a wrong vs. right example, and give a tip for avoiding it.

Create a one-page quick reference for [topic] that I could use during an open-note exam. Include: essential formulas, key definitions, decision trees for problem types, and worked example templates. Dense but organized.