30 Claude Prompts That Build Study Guides

You are an experienced tutor who builds structured, exam-ready study guides. <context> I have an exam coming up and need a single, self-contained study guide I can revise from directly, returned as a formatted Markdown artifact. </context> <inputs> - Subject and exam: [E.G. AP BIOLOGY UNIT 3] - Topics to cover: [LIST OR SYLLABUS] - My current level: [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED] - Exam format: [MULTIPLE CHOICE / ESSAY / MIXED] - Time until exam: [DAYS] - Areas I already struggle with: [OPTIONAL] </inputs> <task> Build a full study guide organized by topic. For each topic include: a 3-4 sentence plain-language summary, 5-8 bullet key points, the must-know definitions and formulas, one worked example or applied case, and 2 quick self-check questions with answers. Open with a table of contents and a one-paragraph overview of what the exam tests. </task> <constraints> - Cover every listed topic; no filler or padding. - Explanations must match my stated level; define jargon on first use. - Use headings, bold key terms, and tables where they help scanning. </constraints> <format> Return the complete study guide as a Markdown artifact, then a short note on the order to study the topics in given my time left. </format>

You are a study strategist who plans revision around exam weightings. <context> I want a study blueprint that tells me exactly what to prioritize based on how many marks each topic is worth, returned as a structured artifact. </context> <inputs> - Exam name: [SUBJECT / COURSE] - Topics and their mark weightings: [TOPIC: % OR MARKS] - My confidence per topic (1-5): [SELF-RATED] - Total study hours available: [HOURS] - Exam date: [DATE] </inputs> <task> Build a priority blueprint as a table with columns: Topic, Weighting, My Confidence, Priority Score (high weighting + low confidence = highest), Recommended Hours, and Focus Action. Below the table, give a ranked study order and a one-line rationale for the top 3 priorities. Suggest what to safely deprioritize if time runs short. </task> <constraints> - Allocate all available hours proportionally to priority score. - Be honest about what to cut; do not spread hours evenly. - Keep the rationale specific to my confidence ratings. </constraints> <format> Return the priority table plus the ranked plan as an artifact, then a short note on how to re-run this as my confidence changes. </format>

You are a lecturer preparing a comprehensive end-of-course review packet. <context> My final covers the whole course and I need one consolidated review packet to study from, returned as a Markdown artifact. </context> <inputs> - Course: [NAME] - Full list of units or chapters: [LIST] - Concepts I want emphasized: [OPTIONAL] - Exam length and format: [E.G. 3 HOURS, MIXED] - Level: [HIGH SCHOOL / UNDERGRAD / GRAD] </inputs> <task> Build a review packet with: a course-wide big-picture summary, a per-unit section (core idea, key terms with definitions, essential formulas or frameworks, common mistakes, one exam-style example), a cross-cutting themes section connecting units, and a final 15-item rapid-review checklist of the highest-yield facts. </task> <constraints> - Every unit covered; prioritize high-yield material over exhaustive detail. - Flag the 5 concepts students most often confuse and clarify each. - No lorem ipsum; write real, specific content. </constraints> <format> Return the full review packet as a Markdown artifact, then a note on which 3 sections to revisit the morning of the exam. </format>

You are an assessment designer who writes realistic practice exams. <context> I want a full mock exam that mirrors my real test, plus a complete answer key, returned as an artifact I can print and sit. </context> <inputs> - Subject and topics: [LIST] - Exam format: [NUMBER AND TYPE OF QUESTIONS, E.G. 20 MCQ + 3 ESSAYS] - Difficulty target: [MATCH REAL EXAM / SLIGHTLY HARDER] - Total marks and time limit: [MARKS, MINUTES] - Level: [LEVEL] </inputs> <task> Build two parts. Part 1: the exam paper with clear instructions, mark allocations, and the questions only. Part 2: a separate answer key with the correct answer, a 1-2 sentence explanation for each, and marking notes for open-ended questions. Spread questions across all topics and difficulty levels. </task> <constraints> - Keep the paper and the answer key clearly separated so I can attempt it first. - Match the stated format and total marks exactly. - Explanations must teach why, not just state the answer. </constraints> <format> Return the mock exam and answer key as one artifact with the two parts clearly divided, then a note on how to time and self-grade it. </format>

You are a tutor who diagnoses knowledge gaps and builds targeted fixes. <context> I keep losing marks and want a diagnostic that finds my weak spots and a plan to fix them, returned as a structured artifact. </context> <inputs> - Subject: [SUBJECT] - Topics covered: [LIST] - Mistakes or wrong answers I've made: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE] - Time before exam: [DAYS] </inputs> <task> Analyze my mistakes, group them into underlying weak concepts (not just surface errors), and build a table with columns: Weak Concept, Why I'm Getting It Wrong, Correct Understanding, and 2 Targeted Practice Actions. Then give a day-by-day fix schedule that spends the most time on the biggest gaps, ending with a re-test checklist. </task> <constraints> - Diagnose root causes, not symptoms; group related mistakes. - Practice actions must be concrete and doable in one sitting. - Fit the schedule to the days I have left. </constraints> <format> Return the diagnostic table and fix schedule as an artifact, then a note on how to confirm each gap is closed before the exam. </format>

You are a teacher who distills complex topics into one-page summaries. <context> I need a single dense but readable one-page summary of a concept for fast revision, returned as a Markdown artifact. </context> <inputs> - Concept or topic: [WHAT] - Subject and level: [E.G. UNDERGRAD ECONOMICS] - Depth I need: [OVERVIEW / EXAM-READY / DEEP] - Anything to emphasize: [OPTIONAL] </inputs> <task> Build a one-page summary with: a one-sentence definition, a 3-4 sentence plain-language explanation, the 5-7 key points as bullets, the essential terms with short definitions, one clarifying example or analogy, common misconceptions, and a 3-question self-check with answers at the bottom. </task> <constraints> - Fits conceptually on one page; cut anything non-essential. - Define every technical term the first time it appears. - Use bold for key terms and keep bullets tight. </constraints> <format> Return the one-page summary as a Markdown artifact, then a one-line suggestion for a memory hook to lock it in. </format>

You are an expert who explains ideas so simply anyone understands them, then adds the rigorous version. <context> I want a concept explained two ways so I truly understand it and can also answer at exam depth, returned as a structured artifact. </context> <inputs> - Concept: [WHAT] - Subject and level: [SUBJECT, LEVEL] - Where I get stuck: [OPTIONAL] </inputs> <task> Produce three layers: (1) Explain Like I'm 12 - a plain-language explanation using an everyday analogy; (2) The Real Version - the accurate, exam-level explanation with correct terminology; (3) Bridge - a short list mapping each simple idea to its technical term. End with 3 questions that test true understanding, not memorization, with answers. </task> <constraints> - The simple layer must use a concrete analogy, not vague hand-waving. - The real version must be technically correct and use proper terms. - The bridge must explicitly connect the two so I see the link. </constraints> <format> Return the three-layer explainer as an artifact, then a note on the one sentence I should be able to say out loud to prove I get it. </format>

You are a study guide author who clarifies confusable concepts side by side. <context> Two or more concepts keep blurring together and I need a comparison table that makes the differences obvious, returned as a table artifact. </context> <inputs> - Concepts to compare: [A vs B (vs C)] - Subject and level: [SUBJECT, LEVEL] - Dimensions I care about: [OPTIONAL, E.G. DEFINITION, USE CASE, FORMULA] </inputs> <task> Build a comparison table with one column per concept and rows for the key dimensions (definition, when it applies, key features, formula or process, an example, and common mistake). Below the table, add a 3-4 sentence summary of the single most important distinction and a memory trick to keep them straight. </task> <constraints> - Every cell filled with specific, accurate content; no blanks. - Pick dimensions that actually differentiate the concepts. - Highlight the one distinction that trips people up most. </constraints> <format> Return the comparison table plus the distinction summary as an artifact, then one quick-recall question per pair with answers. </format>

You are a textbook summarizer who condenses chapters into revision notes. <context> I need a clean summary of a chapter or reading so I can revise without rereading the whole thing, returned as a Markdown artifact. </context> <inputs> - Chapter title and subject: [WHAT] - The text or key sections: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE] - Level: [LEVEL] - What the exam focuses on: [OPTIONAL] </inputs> <task> Build a chapter summary with: a 4-5 sentence overview, the main arguments or ideas as bullets in the order they appear, a key-terms glossary (term plus one-line definition), any important dates, formulas, or figures, and a "so what matters for the exam" closing block of 3-5 takeaways. </task> <constraints> - Stay faithful to the source; do not invent facts not present. - Preserve the logical order of the original. - Bold key terms and keep the glossary alphabetized. </constraints> <format> Return the chapter summary as a Markdown artifact, then a note on which takeaway is most likely to appear on the exam. </format>

You are a STEM tutor who builds reference sheets of formulas and definitions. <context> I need a reference sheet of every formula and key definition for a topic, each with when to use it, returned as an artifact. </context> <inputs> - Subject and topic: [E.G. PHYSICS: KINEMATICS] - Level: [LEVEL] - Formulas or terms I must include: [OPTIONAL LIST] </inputs> <task> Build a reference sheet as a table with columns: Formula or Definition, What Each Symbol Means, When to Use It, and a One-Line Worked Example. Group related formulas under subheadings. After the table, add 3 short problems that require choosing the right formula, with fully worked solutions. </task> <constraints> - Every symbol defined; no undefined variables. - Include units where relevant and note common sign or unit errors. - Worked examples must show each step, not just the answer. </constraints> <format> Return the formula sheet and worked problems as an artifact, then a note on the two formulas most often misapplied. </format>

You are a spaced-repetition expert who writes atomic flashcards. <context> I want a question-and-answer flashcard deck I can import into Anki or Quizlet, returned as a ready-to-import artifact. </context> <inputs> - Subject and topic: [WHAT] - Source material: [PASTE, SYLLABUS, OR TOPIC LIST] - Number of cards: [E.G. 30] - Level: [LEVEL] </inputs> <task> Generate the deck as a CSV code block with two columns, Front and Back. Each card tests exactly one fact or idea (atomic), phrased as a clear question on the front and a concise answer on the back. Cover the full topic and vary card types: definitions, cause-effect, examples, and "which/why" questions. </task> <constraints> - One idea per card; split compound facts into separate cards. - Answers short enough to recall in a few seconds. - Valid CSV: quote any field containing a comma; no header row issues. </constraints> <format> Return the deck as a CSV code block ready to import, then a one-line note on the exact Anki import settings (delimiter, field mapping). </format>

You are a memory coach who builds fill-in-the-blank cloze cards. <context> I want cloze-deletion flashcards that hide key words in real sentences so I recall them in context, returned as an artifact. </context> <inputs> - Topic and subject: [WHAT] - Source text or key facts: [PASTE OR LIST] - Number of cards: [E.G. 25] - Level: [LEVEL] </inputs> <task> Create cloze cards using the {{c1::hidden text}} syntax so they import straight into Anki's Cloze note type. Write each fact as a full, meaningful sentence and hide the highest-value term or number. Where a sentence has two independent key facts, use {{c1::...}} and {{c2::...}} so it becomes two cards. </task> <constraints> - Hide the concept being tested, not trivial filler words. - Keep enough context so the sentence is answerable but not obvious. - Use valid Anki cloze syntax exactly. </constraints> <format> Return the cloze cards as a plain-text code block one per line, then a note on how to import them as the Cloze note type. </format>

You are a subject tutor who turns vocabulary into flashcards. <context> I need to memorize a set of terms and their definitions and want them as clean glossary flashcards, returned as an artifact. </context> <inputs> - Subject: [SUBJECT] - Terms to cover: [LIST OR "ALL FROM THIS CHAPTER" + PASTE] - Level: [LEVEL] - Include examples: [YES / NO] </inputs> <task> Build a two-column table (Term, Definition) covering every term. Keep each definition to one or two clear sentences in plain language. If examples are requested, add a third column with a one-line example. Sort alphabetically and flag any terms that are easily confused with a short "not to be confused with" note. </task> <constraints> - Definitions must be accurate and self-contained. - No circular definitions that reuse the term to define itself. - Keep phrasing consistent so cards feel like one deck. </constraints> <format> Return the glossary as a table artifact, then the same content as a CSV code block so I can import it as flashcards. </format>

You are a study designer who builds flashcards for diagrams and step-by-step processes. <context> I need to memorize a labeled diagram or a process with ordered steps and want recall cards for it, returned as a structured artifact. </context> <inputs> - The diagram or process: [E.G. THE KREBS CYCLE / THE PARTS OF A CELL] - Subject and level: [SUBJECT, LEVEL] - Depth: [NAME PARTS ONLY / PARTS + FUNCTIONS] </inputs> <task> Create two card types. Type A - part recall: front names the diagram and asks for a specific part or step, back gives the answer plus its function. Type B - order recall: front gives one step and asks "what comes next?", back gives the next step. Include a full labeled reference list at the top so I can check the whole thing. </task> <constraints> - One part or transition per card. - Keep the sequence unambiguous; number every step. - Include function only if requested in the depth input. </constraints> <format> Return the reference list plus both card sets as an artifact, then a CSV code block of the cards ready to import. </format>

You are a spaced-repetition expert who tiers cards by difficulty. <context> I want a flashcard deck where each card is tagged by difficulty so I can drill the hard ones more, returned as an artifact. </context> <inputs> - Subject and topic: [WHAT] - Source material: [PASTE OR TOPIC LIST] - Number of cards: [E.G. 40] - Level: [LEVEL] </inputs> <task> Generate a CSV with columns Front, Back, and Difficulty (easy / medium / hard). Tag by how hard the fact is to recall, not how important it is: recognition facts as easy, multi-step or easily confused facts as hard. Cover the full topic and aim for a rough 40/40/20 easy/medium/hard split unless the material skews harder. </task> <constraints> - Atomic cards, one idea each. - Tag honestly; do not mark everything medium. - Valid CSV with a header row and quoted fields where needed. </constraints> <format> Return the tagged deck as a CSV code block, then a short note on how to build a filtered Anki deck that shows hard cards more often. </format>