ChatGPT Prompts for Prioritizing Revision Topics

Students often feel overwhelmed by a mountain of study material, unsure whether to start with what they know or tackle their biggest weaknesses first. These specialized prompts unlock a strategic approach to revision, allowing you to categorize topics by importance and exam weight so you can maximize your grades in less time. Just copy and paste the prompts below to transform your chaotic to-do list into a data-driven study schedule.

Quick Answer: The Best Way to Prioritize

To get the most out of ChatGPT for revision planning, you need to provide context rather than just asking for a schedule. Paste your syllabus or a list of topics into the chat, then specify your exam date and your current confidence level for each area (1–5 scale). The golden rule: always provide your own source material or syllabus breakdown so the AI doesn't guess what's on your specific exam board's curriculum.

How to Use These Prompts

• Step 1: Paste your syllabus: Provide the AI with the full list of topics or your personal notes.

• Step 2: Set constraints: Define your exam date, how many hours you have per day, and your target grade.

• Step 3: Ask for a weighted list: Use the prompts below to rank topics by 'High Impact' vs 'High Effort.'

• Step 4: Convert to action: Once prioritized, ask the AI to generate a specific calendar or task list for your Duetoday workspace.

Bucket A: Understand & Categorize

The Eisenhower Matrix Creator

Use this when you have a long list of topics and don't know where to start.

I am going to provide a list of topics for my [Subject] exam. Based on the fact that I find [Topic A] hard and [Topic B] easy, and that [Topic C] appears in 40% of past papers, categorize these into an Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important) to show me what to study first

I am going to provide a list of topics for my [Subject] exam. Based on the fact that I find [Topic A] hard and [Topic B] easy, and that [Topic C] appears in 40% of past papers, categorize these into an Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important) to show me what to study first

I am going to provide a list of topics for my [Subject] exam. Based on the fact that I find [Topic A] hard and [Topic B] easy, and that [Topic C] appears in 40% of past papers, categorize these into an Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important) to show me what to study first

A good answer will provide a four-quadrant breakdown prioritizing high-mark, low-confidence topics.

The Syllabus Weighting Tool

Use this to identify which topics carry the most marks in your specific curriculum.

Analyze this syllabus text: [Insert Text]. Rank these topics from 1 to 10 based on their complexity and typical frequency in [Exam Board] exams. Identify the 'core' concepts that other topics rely on

Analyze this syllabus text: [Insert Text]. Rank these topics from 1 to 10 based on their complexity and typical frequency in [Exam Board] exams. Identify the 'core' concepts that other topics rely on

Analyze this syllabus text: [Insert Text]. Rank these topics from 1 to 10 based on their complexity and typical frequency in [Exam Board] exams. Identify the 'core' concepts that other topics rely on

A good answer highlights 'bottleneck' topics that you must master before moving on.

The Gap Analysis Prompt

Use this to find out what you've missed in your previous revision sessions.

I have been studying [Subject]. Here is a summary of what I know: [Insert Notes]. Compare this against a standard [Level, e.g., AP/A-Level] curriculum for this subject and tell me which high-priority topics are missing from my notes

I have been studying [Subject]. Here is a summary of what I know: [Insert Notes]. Compare this against a standard [Level, e.g., AP/A-Level] curriculum for this subject and tell me which high-priority topics are missing from my notes

I have been studying [Subject]. Here is a summary of what I know: [Insert Notes]. Compare this against a standard [Level, e.g., AP/A-Level] curriculum for this subject and tell me which high-priority topics are missing from my notes

A good answer identifies specific knowledge gaps that could cost you marks.