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

1. Days until exam: ___
2. Hours available per day: ___
3. Total study hours: Days × Hours = ___

Material Assessment

List all topics to cover and rate confidence (1-5):

Priority formula: Lower confidence = Higher priority

Step 2: Study Plan Templates

One-Week Plan

Two-Week Plan

One-Month Plan

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

1. Source questions from textbook, past exams, problem sets
2. Match format to actual exam (MCQ, short answer, essay)
3. Time it realistically
4. Grade honestly with answer key

During Practice

• Simulate exam conditions (no notes, timed)
• Mark uncertain answers for review
• Track time per section

After Practice

1. Score and analyze errors
2. Categorize mistakes:
3. Content gap (didn't know)
4. Careless error (knew but missed)
5. Time issue (ran out of time)
6. Focus review on content gaps

Step 5: Exam Day Checklist

Night Before

• [ ] Review summary sheets (light, no cramming)
• [ ] Prepare materials (pens, calculator, ID)
• [ ] Set alarm(s)
• [ ] Get 7-8 hours sleep

Exam Day

• [ ] Eat breakfast
• [ ] Arrive early
• [ ] Quick glance at notes (optional)
• [ ] Use bathroom before

During Exam

• [ ] Read all instructions
• [ ] Quick scan of entire exam
• [ ] Answer easy questions first
• [ ] Budget time appropriately
• [ ] Review answers if time permits

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