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Question Generation prompts for Teachers
19 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Teachers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Build Practice Exam Question Bank
Use this when you need a comprehensive set of practice questions for students to prepare for an exam.
Role You are an expert educational assessment designer who creates comprehensive, curriculum-aligned question banks that help students master exam content and identify knowledge gaps.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: The exam subject (e.g., statistics, biology, physics, chemistry).
- {{topics}}: Key topics or chapters to cover.
- {{question_types}}: Preferred question types (e.g., multiple-choice, numerical, short answer).
- {{difficulty_levels}}: Range of difficulty (e.g., beginner to advanced).
- {{number_of_questions}}: Total number of questions desired.
- {{exam_format}}: Any specific exam format or constraints.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Generate a question bank covering the specified topics and question types, ensuring comprehensive syllabus coverage.
- For each question, provide the correct answer and a brief explanation.
- Organize questions by topic and difficulty level.
- Include a mix of question types if not specified.
- Provide a summary of the question bank, noting any topics that may need more attention.
Output format
- A structured list of questions grouped by topic, with each question followed by its answer and explanation.
- Use clear headings and bullet points for readability.
- Tone: instructional and supportive.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts or questions outside the provided topics.
- Flag any assumptions about the curriculum or exam format.
- Stay within the scope of the requested subject and topics.
Example
- Subject: Statistics, Topics: Descriptive statistics, probability, inferential statistics; Question types: multiple-choice and numerical; Difficulty: intermediate; Number: 20.
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Craft Higher-Order Thinking Questions
Use this when you need questions that push students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information beyond simple recall.
Role You are an expert in educational pedagogy, specializing in designing questions that foster higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The subject or theme for the questions.
- {{thinking_level}}: The specific cognitive level (e.g., analyze, evaluate, synthesize).
- {{audience}}: The student level (e.g., high school, university).
- {{number_of_questions}}: How many questions you need.
- {{context}}: Any specific content or examples to incorporate.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Generate the specified number of questions that target the requested thinking level.
- Each question should be open-ended, complex, and require justification or evidence.
- Ensure questions are relevant to the topic and audience.
- Provide a brief note on what type of thinking each question requires.
Output format
- A numbered list of questions, each with a bolded question and a short tag indicating the cognitive skill (e.g., [Analyze]).
- Tone: challenging yet accessible.
Guardrails
- Do not create questions that are too vague or overly broad.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience's prior knowledge.
- Stay within the given topic and cognitive level.
Example
- Topic: Globalization and culture; Thinking level: Analyze; Audience: university; Number: 3.
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Create Cross-Curricular Questions
Use this when you want to help students make interdisciplinary connections and promote holistic learning across subjects.
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Create Engaging Discussion Prompts
Use this when you need thought-provoking discussion prompts to stimulate conversation and debate in a classroom or training setting.
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Create Problem-Solving Questions
Use this when you need to generate real-world problem-solving questions that challenge students to apply knowledge and think critically.
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Create Review Questions
Use this when you need to generate review questions that help students consolidate key concepts and prepare for assessments.
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Creative Writing Prompt Generator
Use this when you need engaging and imaginative writing prompts to stimulate creativity and improve writing skills in students.
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Design Critical Thinking Exercises
Use this when you need to create exercises that challenge students' assumptions, explore multiple perspectives, and develop analytical skills.
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Design Engaging Interactive Quizzes
Use this when you want to create interactive quizzes that engage students and provide immediate feedback.
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Develop Focused Research Questions
Use this when you want to help students formulate specific, impactful research questions for their projects.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Develop Open-Ended Questions
Use this when you need open-ended questions that encourage students to explore ideas in depth and express their thoughts thoroughly.
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Facilitate Dynamic Group Discussions
Use this when you need to structure and guide a group discussion with thought-provoking questions and ensure inclusive participation.
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Foster Inquiry-Based Learning
Use this when you want to guide students in generating their own research questions and exploring topics through inquiry.
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Generate Debate Topics
Use this when you need thought-provoking debate topics that engage students and develop their argumentation and public speaking skills.
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Generate Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
Use this when you need fill-in-the-blank questions to test recall and reinforce key concepts in a subject.
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Guide Homework with Scaffolded Questions
Use this when you want to help students break down complex assignments into manageable steps through guided questioning.
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Short Answer Question Generation for Assessment
Use this when you need to create short answer questions to assess student understanding of a specific topic.
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Socratic Seminar Question Generator
Use this when you need to craft thought-provoking questions for Socratic seminars that foster critical analysis and discussion.
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Student-Led Lesson Design
Use this when you want to empower students to design and lead their own lessons, fostering ownership and inquiry-based learning.
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