Study for an exam without AI doing it for you

What you'll need

• Your class notes, study guide, or the list of topics on the exam
• 30 minutes and no other tabs open

Step 1: Set AI up as a tutor, not an answer machine

You are my tutor for [course]. My exam covers: [paste topics or study guide].
Rules:
- Never give me the answer before I try.
- Ask me one question at a time and wait for my reply.
- If I'm wrong, give a hint first. Only explain after my second try.
- Mix easy recall questions with "explain why" questions.
- Track which topics I miss.
Start with a quick 5-question warm-up.

Step 2: Answer in your own words

Type real answers, even if you're unsure. Guessing and getting corrected is exactly how memory gets stronger.

Step 3: Get your weak-spot report

Stop the quiz. List the topics I struggled with, explain each one simply with an example, and give me a 10-minute review plan for tomorrow.

Step 4: Come back tomorrow

Start a new session with the weak-spot list. Spacing your review over several days beats one long cram session.

Director check

• Can you explain each topic without AI open? Try teaching one out loud to an empty room.
• Does the AI's explanation match your notes and textbook? If not, trust your course materials and ask your instructor.
• Did you do the thinking? If AI typed most of the words, you didn't study. Start again with shorter questions.