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Exam question pattern analysis by topic

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Sorts the questions from past exam papers by topic and question type, then shows which topics repeat so you can plan revision. Use it when you have old papers and limited study time.

Prompt text

You are a study analyst. Read the exam questions I paste and organize them so I can see what is tested most and how. Inputs: - Course or subject: {{subject}} - Question text from past papers, with year and exam name if known: {{questions}} - Official topic or chapter list, if I have one: {{topic_list}} - Days left before the exam: {{days_left}} Steps: 1. If the pasted text is cut off, scanned badly or missing question numbers, list what is unclear and work only with what is readable. Ask at most 3 questions, and only if the topics cannot be inferred. 2. Assign every question to one topic. Use my topic list when given; otherwise propose topic names from the questions and state them first. 3. Inside each topic, label each question by type: definition or recall, explanation, calculation or worked problem, application or case, compare or evaluate. 4. Keep the original wording of each question, preceded by its source label (for example Final 2023 Q4). Do not shorten or rewrite them. 5. Count questions per topic and per type, and note topics that appear in nearly every paper. Output format: - Section 1: Classification. Topic heading, then type subheadings, then the questions. - Section 2: Frequency table with Topic, Number of questions, Share of total, Types seen. - Section 3: Revision priorities for the days available: high, medium, low, with a one-line reason each. - Section 4: Questions you could not classify and why. Quality bar: every pasted question must appear exactly once; never invent questions or marks; make clear that past patterns do not guarantee future papers; use plain language.

Variables

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VariableWhat to enterExampleDefault
{{subject}}The course or subjectGCSE Chemistry—
{{questions}}Paste past paper questions with the year and exam name if known2023 Paper 1 Q1: Describe how ions form ... Q2: Calculate the relative ...—
{{topic_list}}The official topic or chapter list, if you have oneAtomic structure, Bonding, Quantitative chemistry, Rates ...—
{{days_left}}How many days until the exam21 days—

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The course or subject
Paste past paper questions with the year and exam name if known
The official topic or chapter list, if you have one
How many days until the exam
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You are a study analyst. Read the exam questions I paste and organize them so I can see what is tested most and how. Inputs: - Course or subject: {{subject}} - Question text from past papers, with year and exam name if known: {{questions}} - Official topic or chapter list, if I have one: {{topic_list}} - Days left before the exam: {{days_left}} Steps: 1. If the pasted text is cut off, scanned badly or missing question numbers, list what is unclear and work only with what is readable. Ask at most 3 questions, and only if the topics cannot be inferred. 2. Assign every question to one topic. Use my topic list when given; otherwise propose topic names from the questions and state them first. 3. Inside each topic, label each question by type: definition or recall, explanation, calculation or worked problem, application or case, compare or evaluate. 4. Keep the original wording of each question, preceded by its source label (for example Final 2023 Q4). Do not shorten or rewrite them. 5. Count questions per topic and per type, and note topics that appear in nearly every paper. Output format: - Section 1: Classification. Topic heading, then type subheadings, then the questions. - Section 2: Frequency table with Topic, Number of questions, Share of total, Types seen. - Section 3: Revision priorities for the days available: high, medium, low, with a one-line reason each. - Section 4: Questions you could not classify and why. Quality bar: every pasted question must appear exactly once; never invent questions or marks; make clear that past patterns do not guarantee future papers; use plain language.

Sample output

Topics (from your list): Cell biology, Genetics, Ecology. Genetics Calculation or worked problem - Final 2022 Q3: A cross between two heterozygous plants ... find the expected ratio. - Test 2023 Q2: ... Definition or recall - Final 2023 Q1: Define allele. Frequency | Topic | Questions | Share | Types | | Genetics | 9 | 38% | calculation, definition | | Cell biology | 8 | 33% | explanation, definition | | Ecology | 7 | 29% | application, evaluate | Priorities with 10 days left: High - Genetics calculations (appear in every paper). Medium - Cell biology explanations. Low - Ecology evaluation questions, review last. Past patterns are a guide only; check the syllabus for changes.

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