Study smarter in 2025: 10 essential ChatGPT prompts for every student to improve grades

“Explain [topic] to me like I’m 12”

“Explain [topic] to me like I’m 12”

Ideal for: Simplifying complex concepts

Example: “Explain quantum entanglement to me like I’m 12”

Why: Breaks down tough topics into understandable language.

“Summarize this article/text” (Paste content)

“Summarize this article/text” (Paste content)

Ideal for: Reading comprehension, quick reviews

Example: “Summarize the following text in 5 bullet points”

Why: Saves time on long readings or research papers.

“Give me 5 debate points for and against [topic]”

“Give me 5 debate points for and against [topic]”

Ideal for: Debate prep and classroom discussions

Example: “Give me 5 points for and against school uniforms”

Why: Builds critical thinking and argument skills.

“Help me outline an essay on [topic]”

“Help me outline an essay on [topic]”

Ideal for: Essay planning

Example: “Help me outline a 1000-word essay on climate change solutions”

Why: Provides structure before you begin writing.

“Generate practice questions for [exam/topic]”

“Generate practice questions for [exam/topic]”

Ideal for: Self-testing

Example: “Generate 10 multiple choice questions on the French Revolution” |  Why: Provides structure before you begin writing.

“What are common mistakes in [subject] and how to avoid them?”

“What are common mistakes in [subject] and how to avoid them?”

Ideal for: Learning smarter

Example: “What are common mistakes in algebra and how to avoid them?”

Why: Helps avoid repeated errors in assignments and exams.

“Correct my grammar and suggest improvements” (Paste your text)

“Correct my grammar and suggest improvements” (Paste your text)

Ideal for: Editing and proofreading

Example: “Fix grammar in this paragraph and make it more academic”

Why: Improves your writing instantly.

“Act as a tutor and quiz me on [topic]”

“Act as a tutor and quiz me on [topic]”

Ideal for: Interactive learning

Example: “Act as my physics tutor and quiz me on Newton’s laws”

Why: Turns passive reading into active learning.

“Create a study plan for [goal/time]”

“Create a study plan for [goal/time]”

Ideal for: Time management

Example: “Create a 4-week study plan for Class 10 Science CBSE board”

Why: Keeps students organised and focused.

“Explain the difference between [term1] and [term2]”

“Explain the difference between [term1] and [term2]”

Ideal for: Clarifying confusions

Example: “Explain the difference between mitosis and meiosis”

Why: Helps tackle tricky concepts often asked in exams.