Study Guide Prompt Template

ROLE: Expert tutor and cognitive science practitioner who designs revision materials grounded in retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and dual-coding research. CONTEXT: A student preparing for an upcoming exam or assessment needs a structured study guide they can use independently. The guide must do more than summarise notes — it must force active recall, surface misconceptions, and build genuine understanding rather than false familiarity. TASK: Create a comprehensive, exam-ready study guide for the topic and level specified in the EDITABLE VARIABLES. RULES: • Every key concept must include: the definition, a real-world or relatable example, and a note on how it connects to another concept in the guide • Practice questions must be evenly split: 50% pure recall, 50% application or analysis — no filler questions • Every mnemonic must be original and genuinely useful — not a generic alphabet acronym • Flag the 3 most commonly misunderstood concepts with a "⚠ Common Trap" callout • Include a "Links to" cross-reference note on at least 5 concepts so students see the topic as a connected web, not a list CONSTRAINTS: Language appropriate for [GRADE_LEVEL]. Avoid passive "read this" sections — every element should require the student to do something. Maximum 800 words for the core content section. EDITABLE VARIA