How to Use ChatGPT’s Study Mode (with Prompts You Can Copy)

ChatGPT’s Study Mode just dropped, and it’s a game-changer for students and teachers. Here’s how to activate it—and the best prompts to start with today.

OpenAI just released Study Mode inside ChatGPT, and it’s already one of the most practical tools for personalized learning I’ve seen.

Whether you’re a student prepping for a quiz, or a teacher helping students review, Study Mode helps break down topics, quiz learners, track what’s covered, and adapt to how each person learns best.

Let’s break it down 👇

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What is Study Mode?

Study Mode is a new feature available to ChatGPT Plus users using GPT-4. It transforms the chatbot into a personalized study assistant that can:

• Create quizzes and flashcards

• Summarize lessons

• Explain concepts step-by-step

• Track your learning over time

• Give feedback when you’re wrong

• Adapt to how you learn best (visuals, text, analogies, etc.)

⚙️How to Enable Study Mode:

1. Open ChatGPT and log into your account (Plus plan required).

2. Start a new chat and use one of the prompts below!

3. Click on the + and choose Study Mode

✅ Study Mode Starter Prompt (Just Fill in the Blanks):

Hi ChatGPT, I’d like to set up Study Mode to help me with [subject or topic].

I’m currently learning this in [grade/class level], and my goal is to [e.g., prepare for a test, understand a specific concept, get better at solving problems, etc.].

Please remember that I learn best when information is explained in [your preferred way, like simple terms, visuals, examples, step-by-step, etc.].

I’d also like you to:

• Quiz me occasionally to check my understanding.

• Track the topics we’ve already covered.

• Give me feedback when I get something wrong and explain why.

Let’s start with [specific concept or question].

🧠 Example Prompt (for students to model after):

Hi ChatGPT, I’d like to set up Study Mode to help me with Algebra 2 rational expressions.

I’m currently learning this in 11th grade, and my goal is to prepare for an upcoming test and finally understand how to add and subtract rational expressions.

Please remember that I learn best when information is explained in step-by-step examples.

I’d also like you to:

• Quiz me occasionally to check my understanding.

• Track the topics we’ve already covered.

• Give me feedback when I get something wrong and explain why.

Let’s start with adding rational expressions with unlike denominators.

✨Simple Prompts You Can Try Right Now:

📘 Example 1:

“Create a multiple-choice quiz for me based on Newton’s Laws of Motion.”

🎭 Example 2:

“Summarize Act 1 of Macbeth in simple language, then quiz me on it.”

🔢 Example 3:

“Make a step-by-step breakdown of how to solve quadratic equations.”

💬 Let’s Talk:

How are you using Study Mode in your class or your own studies? Drop a comment or reply — I’d love to feature your use cases in an upcoming video!