| name | exam-prep |
| description | Comprehensive exam preparation strategies and materials. Creates study schedules, review sheets, practice tests, and identifies weak areas. Use when preparing for exams, creating study plans, building review materials, or organizing exam preparation. Triggers - exam prep, test preparation, study schedule, review sheet, practice test, exam study plan. |
Exam Prep
Comprehensive exam preparation with study schedules, review sheets, and practice strategies.
Workflow
flowchart LR
A[Assess Time & Material] --> B[Create Study Plan]
B --> C[Build Review Materials]
C --> D[Practice & Test]
D --> E[Review Weak Areas]
E --> D
Step 1: Assessment
Time Assessment
- Days until exam: ___
- Hours available per day: ___
- Total study hours: Days × Hours = ___
Material Assessment
List all topics to cover and rate confidence (1-5):
| Topic | Confidence | Priority |
|---|
| Topic A | 2 | High |
| Topic B | 4 | Low |
| Topic C | 3 | Medium |
Priority formula: Lower confidence = Higher priority
Step 2: Study Plan Templates
One-Week Plan
| Day | Focus | Activities |
|---|
| Day 1-2 | Weak topics (Priority: High) | Read, Notes |
| Day 3-4 | Medium topics | Review, Practice |
| Day 5 | Quick review all | Summary sheets |
| Day 6 | Practice test | Full simulation |
| Day 7 | Final review | Weak areas only |
Two-Week Plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|
| Week 1 | Content learning/review |
| Week 2 | Practice and reinforcement |
One-Month Plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|
| Week 1 | Learn new/difficult material |
| Week 2 | Reinforce and practice |
| Week 3 | Practice tests, identify gaps |
| Week 4 | Review, light practice, rest |
Step 3: Review Sheet Template
One-Page Summary Format
# [Topic] Cheat Sheet
## Key Concepts (3-5 bullet points)
- Concept 1: Brief explanation
- Concept 2: Brief explanation
## Essential Formulas
| Name | Formula |
|------|---------|
| Formula 1 | [equation] |
## Quick Process Steps
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. Step 3
## Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Wrong approach
- ✅ Correct approach
## Memory Aids
- Mnemonic for [concept]
Step 4: Practice Test Strategy
Creating Practice Tests
- Source questions from textbook, past exams, problem sets
- Match format to actual exam (MCQ, short answer, essay)
- Time it realistically
- Grade honestly with answer key
During Practice
- Simulate exam conditions (no notes, timed)
- Mark uncertain answers for review
- Track time per section
After Practice
- Score and analyze errors
- Categorize mistakes:
- Content gap (didn't know)
- Careless error (knew but missed)
- Time issue (ran out of time)
- Focus review on content gaps
Step 5: Exam Day Checklist
Night Before
Exam Day
During Exam
Study Techniques
Active Recall
Test yourself instead of re-reading
- Flashcards
- Practice problems
- Explain concepts aloud
Spaced Repetition
Review at increasing intervals:
- Day 1: Learn
- Day 2: Review
- Day 4: Review
- Day 7: Review
Pomodoro Method
- 25 min focus → 5 min break
- After 4 cycles: 15-30 min break
