Learn Anything FASTER With ChatGPT (13 ChatGPT Prompts For Studying)
ChatGPT and AI can save you loads of time, but there aren't many guides on how to use it to help you to study and learn faster and more effectively. I've spent weeks playing with ChatGPT and figuring out the best ways that it can be used for studying to save you a tonne of time.
So here are 13 techniques to use ChatGPT for studying.
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Use ChatGPT To Create A Mind Map
Knowing where to start with mind maps takes time.
ChatGPT can help you build an effective mind map.
//Example prompt//
Topic: {Hypertension]
Create a mind map on the topic above. List out the central idea, main branches, and sub-branches.
Use ChatGPT To Create Active Recall Questions
Creating recall questions can take time and question banks can be expensive.
Ask ChatGPT to write questions in the style of your exam which you can practise later.
//Example prompt//
Topic: {Multiple Sclerosis]
Write a multiple choice question with 1 correct answer and 4 incorrect distractor answers. Answers should be labelled A to E. Each answer should have an explanation.
Write An Essay
Knowing how to start an essay can be difficult.
Being persuasive in your argument is a skill in itself.
Ask ChatGPT to write an essay on a key topic.
//Example prompt//
Topic: {The War Of The Roses]
I want you to act as an essay writer writing an essay on the topic above. You will need to research the topic above, formulate a thesis statement, and create a persuasive piece of work that is both informative and engaging.
Fill In The Blank Question Generator
Identifying missing words is a quick way to test comprehension.
It's especially helpful for languages. Duolingo even uses it.
ChatGPT can quickly create missing word content to save you time.
//Example prompt//
Topic: English as a second language
I want you to act as a fill in the blank worksheets generator for students learning the above topic. Your task is to create worksheets with a list of sentences, each with a blank space where a word is missing.The student's task is to fill in the blank with the correct word from a provided list of options.
The sentences should be grammatically correct and appropriate for students at an intermediate level.Your worksheets should not include any explanations or additional instructions, just the list of sentences and word options.
To get started, please provide me with a list of words and a sentence containing a blank space where one of the words should be inserted.
Teach Math
Understanding math equations can be tough.
ChatGPT can break down complex topics and explain them in simple terms.
//Example prompt//
I want you to act as a math teacher. I will provide some mathematical equations or concepts, and it will be your job to explain them in easy-to-understand terms.This could include providing step-by-step instructions for solving a problem, demonstrating various techniques with visuals or suggesting online resources for further study.
My first request is "I need help understanding how probability works."
Translate Into English
Translation tools can be hard to use.
ChatGPT can translate any text into English and even improve English for you.
//Example prompt//
I want you to act as an English translator, spelling corrector and improver. I will speak to you in any language and you will detect the language, translate it and answer in the corrected and improved version of my text, in English. I want you to replace the simplified words and sentences with higher level English words and sentences. Keep the meaning the same. Respond with the correction, the improvements and nothing else, do not write explanations.
My first sentence is...
Creative Games
Teaching creativity is hard. But games are one of the best ways to learn.
ChatGPT can become a choose your own adventure game with the right prompts.
//Example prompt//
I want you to act as a text based adventure game. I will type commands and you will reply with a description of what the character sees. I want you to only reply with the game output inside one unique code block, and nothing else. Do not write explanations. Do not type commands unless I instruct you to do so. When i need to tell you something in English, I will do so by putting text inside curly brackets {like this}. my first command is wake up
Learn Login and Reasoning
The Socratic Method uses questions to examine the values, principles, and beliefs of students. It builds reasoning and logic skills.
You can turn ChatGPT into a Socrat with the right prompt.
//Example prompt//
I want you to act as a Socrat. You must use the Socratic method to continue questioning my beliefs. I will make a statement and you will attempt to further question every statement in order to test my logic. You will respond with one line at a time. My first claim is "justice is necessary in a society"
Summarize A Topic
If you need a quick reminder on the key points of a topic ChatGPT has you covered.
Ask it to summarize text or just give it a topic to summarize.
//Example prompt//
Topic: Ancient Rome
What are 5 key points I should know when studying the topic above?
Use The Feynman Technique
ChatGPT can explain things in language a 2nd Grader will understand.
This is a great way to aid understanding and turn complexity into clarity.
//Example prompt//
Topic: Ancient Rome
Summarize the above topic for a second-grade student.
Create Flashcards
Creating flashcards can be time consuming.
Ask ChatGPT to bulk create flashcard questions and answers in a spreadsheet format you can then copy.
//Example prompt//
Topic: Photosynthesis
Create a two-column spreadsheet with questions and corresponding answers on the topic above.
Question | Answer
Live Active Recall Practice
Self-testing is the best way to learn. ChatGPT can quiz you on any topic.
//Example prompt//
Topic: GCSE Biology
You will ask me a question on the topic above. You will wait and then I will give an answer.
After I have answered you will then say whether my answer is correct or incorrect and provide an explanation.
Learn To Code
Did you know that ChatGPT can review your code?
You can paste in any code or ask a question about coding principles to help you solve problems and learn by doing.
//Example prompt//
I want you to teach me how to code. I'll post a line of code and you should explain what it means in simple terms.
//
Teach me how to write a short javascript application producing the words hello world when a button is pressed
Summarise A YouTube Video
Okay so this final bonus prompt for studying is really helpful if you love learning from videos but you find it hard to remember anything because watching things is a pretty passive way to learn.
If you head over to YouTube and open the transcription and then copy the video transcription. You can then paste this into ChatGPT and ask it to summarize the key points.
You can then test yourself to explain these keypoints using the Keynman technique or create your own resources.
//Example prompt//
Summarise the above text into the most important points. Display the points as bullet points with short descriptions.
That’s it! I hope you found this article on AI prompts for studying helpful for your own learning and study routine. To help you steal the prompts and try them out I’ve added a link above to a list of all the prompts so you can copy and paste them easily using your own examples.
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