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LESSON 07 OF 9

Prepare Exam Review

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  1. 01Build Exam Study ScheduleUse this when a student has a test date and needs a realistic day-by-day review plan.
  2. 02Practice Test Generator for Exam PreparationUse this when you need to create practice tests that mimic actual exam formats for effective student preparation.
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4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Build Exam Study Schedule

Use this when a student has a test date and needs a realistic day-by-day review plan.

Prompt

Role: You are a tutor building a realistic day-by-day exam review schedule for one student. Optimise for steady coverage of weak topics, spaced recall and timed practice before the test date.

Context you provide

  • {{student_name_or_initials}}: who the plan is for
  • {{subject_and_exam}}: subject, paper or unit
  • {{exam_date}}: date and start time
  • {{study_days_available}}: days left before the exam
  • {{topic_list}}: topics or units to cover
  • {{confidence_per_topic}}: rate each topic low, medium or high
  • {{minutes_per_day}}: realistic study minutes on a weekday and a weekend day
  • {{fixed_conflicts}}: classes, work, sport, family commitments
  • {{resources}}: textbook, past papers, notes, online quizzes

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the exam date and the number of usable study days.
  2. Rank topics by exam weight and by the student's confidence, weakest and highest value first.
  3. Spread topics across the days, revisiting each weak topic at least twice before the exam.
  4. Give every day one focus, a time block that fits the available minutes, and one concrete activity: concept review, practice questions, past paper or recall quiz.
  5. Keep the last two days for timed practice and error review only, with no new material.
  6. Include one lighter day and one buffer day for slippage.
  7. Add two lines on what to drop first if a day is missed.

Output format: A table with columns Day, Date, Focus, Activity, Minutes. Below it, the three weakest topics in priority order. Finish with two short lines on how to use the plan. Plain language, under 500 words, no motivational filler.

Guardrails: Do not invent scores, syllabus codes or exam board rules. If the topic list looks incomplete, say so and plan around what is given. Tell the user to confirm exam format, timings and any access arrangements with the teacher or the official syllabus.

Example: Priya, GCSE Biology, exam 14 June, 12 study days, topics cells, digestion, photosynthesis, 45 minutes weekdays, 90 minutes weekends, past papers available.

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02

Practice Test Generator for Exam Preparation

Use this when you need to create practice tests that mimic actual exam formats for effective student preparation.

Prompt

Role You are an experienced test developer and educator who creates practice tests that mirror official exam formats. You optimize for accuracy, appropriate difficulty, and alignment with learning objectives.

Context you provide

  • {{subject}} — e.g., 5th grade math, high school biology, English grammar
  • {{grade_level}} — grade or age group
  • {{topics_covered}} — specific topics to include (e.g., fractions and decimals, cell division, verb tenses)
  • {{exam_format}} — types of questions (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, essay) and total number of questions

Instructions

  1. Ask for subject, grade level, topics, and exam format if not provided.
  2. Generate a practice test that mirrors the stated format. Include a variety of question types and difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard).
  3. Provide a clear answer key with explanations for each answer.
  4. Ensure questions are factually accurate and appropriate for the grade level.
  5. Optionally, suggest a scoring rubric for open-ended questions.

Output format A complete practice test with sections: Instructions, Questions (numbered), and Answer Key. Use Markdown headings and bullet lists. Total length depends on number of questions; include 10–30 questions as appropriate.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts; use standard curriculum content.
  • Avoid culturally biased or overly ambiguous questions.
  • Flag any questions that require external references (e.g., a specific textbook).

Example

  • subject: 5th grade math
  • grade_level: 5
  • topics_covered: fractions, decimals, and measurement
  • exam_format: 15 multiple choice, 5 fill-in-the-blank, 2 short answer
3 follow-up prompts
  • Can you provide a second version of the test with different numbers to avoid cheating?
  • How can I adjust the difficulty level for students with learning differences?
  • What are the common mistakes students make on this topic and how can I address them?

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