Prompt · Teachers
Build Practice Exam Question Bank
Use this when you need a comprehensive set of practice questions for students to prepare for an exam.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
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.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I use this question bank to identify common student misconceptions?
- Can you create a shorter quiz version for a quick review session?
- What strategies can I use to adapt these questions for students with different learning needs?