How to tackle final exams with Copilot

Try flashcards

Flashcards have always been a staple in study routines. Copilot can create tailor-made flashcards for your subject and topic. Get started by trying these prompt examples:

• Create flashcards covering all the periodic table elements for my chemistry exam. Include their atomic numbers and properties.
• Could you create 20 flashcards covering the fundamental principles of economics, like supply, demand, and market equilibrium? Also include key terms and their definitions.
• Generate flashcards for advanced Spanish and focus specifically on irregular verb conjugations and common idiomatic expressions.

Develop mock exams

There’s no substitute for practice, and mock exams are a great way to prep. Use Copilot to design practice tests based on your study materials, and identify strengths or areas for improvement. Use these example prompts as a guide to start building your exam:

• Design an exam for a moral philosophy course that includes case studies for ethical analysis using Kantian ethics and utilitarianism with emphasis on real-world ethical dilemmas in medical and business contexts.
• Could you create a comprehensive exam that focuses on the physics of black holes and the big bang theory? Include mathematical problems on gravitational forces and cosmic microwave background radiation.
• Create a 25-question test covering complex data structures, like AVL trees and graph algorithms. Also include coding problems in C++ and Python.

Find snack ideas

While studying is key to acing your exams, you can’t forget to fuel your brain too! It’s easy to forget to eat and stay hydrated when cramming. Ask Copilot to suggest healthy, energizing study snacks and recipes. Try these prompts to get the best snacks when studying for finals:

• Suggest healthy and affordable snack ideas that are easy for a college student to make.
• Provide me with some gluten-free snack ideas that I can make myself, and give me energy for final exams.
• Provide some good, affordable, and healthy snacks that a college student can purchase online.

Curate a study playlist

A good playlist can set the right study atmosphere and help with concentration. Whether you’re into lo-fi beats or need something more energetic, Copilot can help you compile a study-friendly playlist tailored to your unique tastes. Get yourself revved up for exams with these example prompts:

• I love studying while listening to abrasive music. My favorite genres are hardcore, industrial, and noise rock. Could you curate a study playlist with 15 songs to help me study?
• My favorite artist is [musician], and my favorite song is [song name and artist]. Create a study playlist with 20 songs that are like [musician].
• I need songs for a final exam study playlist. I prefer to study atmospheric and ambient music; please build a two-hour playlist.

Final exams can be grueling, but with the right study habits and preparation, you can overcome it all. Make Copilot a part of your study ritual so you can take on whatever final exams throw your way today!