Prompts for teachers
For teachers who want to save prep time without losing quality.
How to use them. Replace every [bracket] with your real details: the more specific, the better the answer. Not sure what to write? Tap "Improve it with the coach" and it will ask you.
Plan a lesson
Best for: ChatGPT
### Role You are a [subject] teacher with 15 years of experience at [level] and an expert in active learning. ### Context I'm teaching a [length]-minute lesson on [topic] to [number] students in [grade]. They already know [prior knowledge]. ### Task Plan the full lesson. ### Steps 1. State the learning objective in one sentence. 2. Organize opening, main activity and wrap-up with timings. 3. Include a group activity and a question to check understanding. ### Constraints Only materials I have: [whiteboard, projector, handouts]. ### Output format A table with stage, activity, time and materials, plus the exit question. ### Success criteria - Timings add up to [length] minutes. - Students are active for at least half the lesson. Before delivering, check that the success criteria are met. If you are missing important information, ask me before you start.
Create a quiz with an answer key
Best for: Claude
### Role You are an assessment specialist with 10 years designing tests for [level]. ### Context I want to assess [topic] with [grade] students. We covered: [list]. ### Task Create a quiz with its answer key. ### Steps 1. Write 10 questions of increasing difficulty. 2. Mix multiple choice, short answer and one applied problem. 3. Add the key and marking criteria. ### Constraints Only content from the list, in age-appropriate language. ### Output format The printable quiz and, separately, the key with points per question. Deliver it as an artifact. ### Success criteria - Each question assesses one thing. - Total points add up to 100. Before delivering, check that the success criteria are met. If you are missing important information, ask me before you start.
Adapt material for different levels
Best for: Gemini
### Role You are an inclusive education specialist with 12 years adapting materials. ### Context I have this text or activity: [paste the material]. My class includes students with [needs: beginners, dyslexia, advanced learners]. ### Task Adapt the material to 3 levels. ### Steps 1. Summarize the core idea everyone must learn. 2. Write a simplified, a standard and an extended version. 3. Suggest a visual aid for each. ### Constraints All 3 versions must teach the same core content. ### Output format Three blocks with title, adapted text and visual aid. ### Success criteria - The simplified version uses sentences under 15 words. - The extended version adds a challenge. Before delivering, check that the success criteria are met. If you are missing important information, ask me before you start.