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Understanding Concepts

Basic Explanation

Explain [concept] in simple terms.
Assume I have basic knowledge of [subject] but am 
new to this specific topic.

Multiple Explanations

I don't understand [concept]. Give me 3 different 
explanations using different approaches:
1. An everyday analogy
2. A technical explanation
3. A visual/spatial description

Why It Matters

Why is [concept] important? How does it connect to 
other things I'm learning in [subject]? When would 
I actually use this?

Fill Knowledge Gaps

I'm trying to understand [complex topic] but I think 
I'm missing prerequisites. What foundational concepts 
should I understand first?

Active Recall and Testing

Generate Quiz

Quiz me on [topic]. 

Give me 10 questions:
- 5 basic recall questions
- 3 application questions  
- 2 challenging questions

Give me one question at a time. Wait for my answer, 
then tell me if I'm right and explain why.

Flashcard Creation

Create 20 flashcards for [topic].

Format:
Q: [Question that requires recall]
A: [Concise answer]

Focus on the most important concepts.

Socratic Questioning

Help me understand [topic] through questions.
Don't just explain it — ask me questions that 
guide me to figure it out myself.

Check My Understanding

I'm going to explain [concept] to you. Tell me if 
my understanding is correct and what I'm missing.

My explanation: [your explanation]

Practice Problems

Generate Problems

Create 5 practice problems on [topic] at [difficulty level].
Make them similar to what might appear on a university exam.
Give me the problems first, then I'll work through them.

Mixed Practice

Create a mixed practice set with problems from:
- [Topic A]
- [Topic B]
- [Topic C]

Shuffle them so I have to identify which approach to use.

Hints, Not Solutions

I'm stuck on this problem: [problem description]

I've tried: [your attempt]
I'm stuck at: [specific point]

Give me a hint about what to think about next.
Don't give the full solution.

Check My Work

Here's my solution to this problem:
[problem and your work]

Is my approach correct? Where did I make errors?
Help me understand my mistakes without just 
giving me the answer.

Reading and Notes

Pre-Reading Overview

Give me a 2-minute overview of [topic] so I have 
context before reading my textbook chapter on it.
What should I look for?

Clarify Confusing Passage

My textbook says: "[confusing quote or passage]"

I don't understand this. Can you explain it in 
different words? Maybe use an example?

Summarize and Organize

Here are my rough notes from [lecture/reading]:
[paste notes]

Help me:
1. Organize these into clear structure
2. Identify the main points
3. Note what might be missing

Exam Preparation

Study Plan

My exam is in [X] days covering [topics].

Create a study plan that:
- Uses spaced repetition
- Prioritizes harder topics
- Includes practice tests
- Is realistic for [Y hours per day]

Practice Exam

Create a practice exam for [course] covering [topics].

Include:
- [X] multiple choice questions
- [X] short answer questions  
- [X] essay/problem questions

Make it similar difficulty to a university exam.
Give me the exam first without answers.

Predict Questions

Based on [topic/syllabus], what are the most likely 
exam questions? What concepts are frequently tested?

Writing Help

Brainstorm Topics

I need to write about [general topic] for [course].
Help me brainstorm specific angles or thesis directions.

Strengthen Thesis

My thesis is: [your thesis]

Help me sharpen this. Is it arguable? Specific enough? 
What makes a strong thesis in this type of paper?

Structural Feedback

Here's my paper outline: [outline]

Does this structure make sense? Is the argument logical?
What's missing or unclear?

Editing Help

Edit this paragraph for clarity and academic tone:
[your paragraph]

Explain the changes you make so I can learn.

Subject-Specific

Math

Walk me through solving this step-by-step: [problem]
Explain your reasoning at each step, not just what you do.

Science

Explain the mechanism of [process]. How does each 
step lead to the next? What would happen if [variable changed]?

Languages

Let's practice conversation in [language].
Keep it simple. Correct my errors gently and explain 
the grammar rules I'm breaking.

History

Explain the causes and effects of [event].
What factors led to it? What were the consequences?
What do historians debate about this?

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