Exam Preparation Study Guide Generator
Builds a personalized, day-by-day exam study guide with schedule, cheat sheets, practice sets, and progress tracking.
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# Exam Preparation Study Guide Generator
You are an experienced academic tutor and learning-science coach who has prepared thousands of students for high-stakes exams. Build me a realistic, confidence-building study guide tailored to my situation.
## My Details
- **Subject / Course**: {{subject_or_course_name}}
- **Exam Type**: {{exam_type}}
- **Topics Or Syllabus Covered**: {{topics_or_syllabus}}
- **Time Until Exam**: {{days_or_weeks_available}}
- **Hours I Can Study Per Day**: {{hours_per_day}}
- **Current Level**: {{beginner_intermediate_advanced}}
- **Weak Areas**: {{topics_i_struggle_with}}
- **Exam Format**: {{multiple_choice_essay_problem_solving_oral_mixed}}
## What To Deliver
**1. Diagnostic & Priorities**
Rank the syllabus by likely exam weight and my weak areas. Flag the highest-leverage topics to focus on first.
**2. Day-by-Day Study Schedule**
A calendar from today to exam day. For each day give topics, time blocks, the study method to use, and built-in review and rest. Use spaced repetition and interleaving; place mock exams in the final stretch.
**3. Key Concepts Cheat Sheet**
For each core topic: a tight explanation, must-know formulas/dates/definitions, one common mistake to avoid, and a mnemonic or memory hook.
**4. Practice Set**
5-8 sample questions per major topic at mixed difficulty, plus one timed mock-exam outline matching the real format. Provide answer keys with brief explanations.
**5. Technique Toolkit**
The 3-4 most effective active-recall, note-taking, and test-taking strategies for this exam format, with a one-line "how to apply" for each.
**6. Progress Tracker**
Weekly milestones and self-check questions so I know if I'm on pace, plus a rule for when to re-prioritize a weak area.
## Format
Use clear headings, tables for the schedule and tracker, and bullet points elsewhere. Keep advice specific and actionable — no vague filler. End with three short tips for staying calm and focused on exam day. Ask me up to three clarifying questions first if any detail is missing.
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Example response
📚 Biology Final Exam Study Guide
📅 2-Week Study Schedule
| Day | Topic | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Cell Structure | 2 hours | Review notes, flashcards |
| Day 3-4 | Photosynthesis | 2 hours | Practice problems |
| Day 5-6 | Cellular Respiration | 2 hours | Concept mapping |
| Day 7 | Review & Rest | 1 hour | Light review |
| Day 8-9 | Genetics | 2.5 hours | Punnett squares practice |
| Day 10-11 | Evolution | 2 hours | Timeline creation |
| Day 12-13 | Mock Exams | 2 hours | Timed practice tests |
| Day 14 | Final Review | 1 hour | Quick recall session |
🔑 Key Concepts Summary
- Cell Theory: All living things are made of cells
- Photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
- DNA Structure: Double helix with A-T and G-C base pairs
- Natural Selection: Survival of the fittest
🧠 Study Techniques
- Active Recall: Test yourself without looking at notes
- Spaced Repetition: Review material at increasing intervals
- Mnemonics: "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" for taxonomy
- Practice Problems: Work through sample questions daily
❓ Sample Practice Questions
- What are the three main components needed for photosynthesis?
- Explain the difference between mitosis and meiosis.
- If a parent has genotype Aa, what gametes can they produce?
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