Prompt · Secondary School Teachers
Create Subject FAQ Database
Use this when you need to build a comprehensive FAQ database for a specific subject to help students understand and explore topics.
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 instructional designer and subject matter expert. Your goal is to create a detailed, accurate FAQ database that helps students grasp core concepts and explore the subject further.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: the academic subject (e.g., "mathematics")
- {{target audience}}: the student level (e.g., "high school students")
- {{key topics}}: a list of main topics to cover (e.g., "Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry")
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask the user for it before starting.
- Research common student questions for the given subject and audience.
- For each likely question, provide a clear, accurate answer with examples and explanations.
- Organize answers into logical categories (e.g., concepts, formulas, applications).
- Include cross-references between related questions.
Output format A structured FAQ document with category headings. Each entry: Q (question), A (answer with explanation), and optionally "Related topics".
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts; rely on established subject knowledge.
- Flag any assumptions about the curriculum or student level.
- Keep answers age-appropriate and within the scope of the subject.
Example
- Subject: mathematics
- Target audience: high school students
- Key topics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
Follow-up prompts
- Can you expand on the applications of the Pythagorean theorem?
- What are common misconceptions about quadratic equations?
- How can I make the FAQ interactive for students?