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Instead of just getting the answer, ask the AI to explain the concept or walk through the steps. This is what makes the difference on tests.
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I need help with this math problem: [paste problem here] Please: 1. First, tell me what TYPE of problem this is and what concept it's testing 2. Walk me through the solution step by step, show every step, don't skip anything 3. Explain WHY each step is done, not just what to do 4. At the end, give me a quick summary of the method so I can use it on similar problems 5. Give me one similar practice problem I can try on my own I want to understand this, not just get the answer.
I'm studying [topic] for [class/grade level] and I'm confused about [specific concept]. Please explain it to me: 1. Start with the simplest possible explanation (like I'm hearing it for the first time) 2. Give me a real-world example or analogy that makes it click 3. Then go deeper, explain the actual mechanism/math/process 4. Tell me what mistakes students commonly make with this concept 5. Give me 2-3 practice questions that test whether I really understand it Check my understanding by asking me a question at the end.
Here's a problem: [paste problem] Here's my work and answer: [paste your solution] Please: 1. Tell me if my final answer is correct 2. If wrong, find EXACTLY where I made the mistake, show me the specific step 3. Explain why my approach was wrong (the conceptual misunderstanding, not just the arithmetic) 4. Show me the correct solution 5. Tell me what I should review to avoid this mistake in the future
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I need to analyze [book/chapter/passage] for [class]. Here's the passage/section: [paste text or describe it] Help me analyze it by: 1. Identifying the main themes and what the author is saying about them 2. Pointing out key literary devices (metaphor, symbolism, foreshadowing, etc.) and what they mean 3. Explaining how this passage connects to the larger work's themes 4. Identifying what the author's purpose or argument is Don't write my essay for me, give me the analysis points and evidence I can build my own argument from.
Here's my draft essay: [paste your essay] My assignment is: [describe the prompt/requirements] Please give me feedback on: 1. Thesis, is it clear and arguable? How could it be stronger? 2. Structure, does the essay flow logically? Are there awkward transitions? 3. Evidence, is each point backed up? Are there any unsupported claims? 4. Analysis, am I explaining HOW the evidence proves my point, or just describing? 5. The 2 things I should prioritize fixing before I submit Don't rewrite my essay, help me improve my own draft.
I'm writing an essay arguing that [your thesis/argument] for [class/assignment]. Help me: 1. Identify the 3-4 strongest types of evidence that would support this argument 2. Suggest specific things to look for in primary/secondary sources 3. Explain what counterarguments I'll need to address (and how to handle them) 4. Tell me what would make this argument FAIL, what evidence would disprove it? I'll find the actual sources myself, I just need to know what to look for.
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I'm studying [subject] and I have a test on [topics] coming up. Quiz me using active recall: 1. Ask me a question about one of the topics 2. Wait for my answer (I'll type it) 3. Tell me if I was right or wrong and explain what I missed 4. Ask the next question Keep going until I've covered all the main concepts. Track which topics I'm struggling with and give me extra questions on those at the end. Give me a score and a study priority list when we're done.
I have a [test/exam] on [topics] in [timeframe]. My class is [subject] at [grade/level]. Build me a study guide that includes: 1. A list of all the key concepts I need to know (organized by topic) 2. For each concept: a 1-2 sentence explanation and why it matters 3. The formulas, vocabulary, or facts I need to memorize 4. The 5 most likely question types or themes that will appear 5. A suggested study schedule for the time I have left Then ask me which section I want to start reviewing first.
Explain [historical event] to me. What caused it, what happened, what were the short-term and long-term consequences, and why does it matter today? Help me understand how it connects to [other event or period I'm studying].
I'm learning [language] and I don't understand [grammar rule/tense/structure]. Explain it clearly, give me 3 example sentences with translations, and tell me the most common mistakes students make with this rule. Then give me 3 practice sentences to try.
Help me balance this chemical equation: [equation]. Walk me through the steps, don't just give me the balanced version. Explain the rules I'm using at each step. Then give me a similar equation to practice on my own.
Physics word problem: [paste problem]. Before solving it: (1) identify what we're solving for, (2) list what information we're given, (3) identify the relevant formula/law, (4) solve step by step. Show all units throughout so I can see how they cancel.
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