Use this skill when creating personalized study plans, learning roadmaps, or skill acquisition schedules. Activates on requests like "make a study plan for X...
--- name: study-plan-maker description: > Use this skill when creating personalized study plans, learning roadmaps, or skill acquisition schedules. Activates on requests like "make a study plan for X", "how do I learn Y in Z weeks", "create a learning roadmap for [skill/exam/topic]", or "help me prepare for [certification/exam]". --- # Study Plan Maker A structured framework for creating personalized, realistic, and effective study plans optimized for knowledge retention and goal achievement. ## When to Use - Preparing for exams (certifications, college entrance, professional exams) - Learning a new skill from scratch (coding, language, instrument, etc.) - Building a structured reading/learning curriculum - Returning to a subject after a long break - Cramming efficiently for an upcoming deadline ## Core Framework: SOLAR Method ``` S — Scope: Define exactly what needs to be learned O — Objective: Set measurable outcomes and deadlines L — Layout: Map the content into phases and milestones A — Allocate: Assign time blocks to each topic R — Review: Build in spaced repetition and checkpoints ``` ## Step-by-Step Workflow ### Step 1 — Intake Assessment Ask the user: - **Goal**: What are you trying to learn or achieve? - **Deadline**: When do you need to be ready? (or is this open-ended?) - **Current level**: Complete beginner / some experience / intermediate / advanced - **Daily time available**: How many hours/minutes per day can you study? - **Learning style**: Visual / reading-writing / hands-on / auditory - **Resources available**: Books, courses, tutors, online platforms? - **Constraints**: Exam format? Required syllabus? Company training? ### Step 2 — Scope the Curriculum Break the subject into major domains: ``` Subject: [Name] Total estimated hours: X–Y hours to proficiency Domain 1: [Name] — ~X hours (X% of total) - Topic 1.1: ... - Topic 1.2: ... - Topic 1.3: ... Domain 2: [Name] — ~X hours ... ``` Reference official syllabi, popular courses, or established learning paths when available (e.g., for certifications, programming languages, languages). ### Step 3 — Set SMART Milestones ``` SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound ❌ Vague: "Understand JavaScript well" ✅ SMART: "Complete Modules 1–5, pass practice quiz with 80%+ by Day 21" Milestone 1 (Week X): [Specific achievement] Milestone 2 (Week X): [Specific achievement] Final Goal (Day X): [Pass exam / Complete project / Reach level X] ``` ### Step 4 — Design the Weekly Schedule **Phase structure** (for most learning goals): ``` Phase 1 (Weeks 1–X): Foundation — Core concepts, vocabulary, fundamentals — Priority: breadth over depth Phase 2 (Weeks X–X): Building — Applied knowledge, practice problems — Priority: depth + skill-building Phase 3 (Weeks X–X): Consolidation — Review, practice tests, weak area drilling — Priority: retention + exam readiness ``` **Weekly time template**: ``` Monday: [Topic A] — X min Tuesday: [Topic B] — X min Wednesday: Review + practice — X min Thursday: [Topic C] — X min Friday: [Topic D] — X min Saturday: Mock test / project work — X min Sunday: Light review / rest ``` ### Step 5 — Apply Learning Science Principles | Principle | How to Apply | |-----------|-------------| | **Spaced repetition** | Review material at increasing intervals (Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, Day 14) | | **Active recall** | Test yourself before re-reading (flashcards, practice questions) | | **Interleaving** | Mix topics in each session rather than blocking one topic per day | | **The Pomodoro method** | 25 min focused study + 5 min break, every 4 cycles take 30 min break | | **Feynman technique** | Explain the concept in simple words to check understanding | | **Deliberate practice** | Focus on weakest areas, not comfortable topics | ### Step 6 — Build in Checkpoints ``` Weekly check-in questions: □ Did I complete this week's planned sessions? □ Which topics felt unclear or need more time? □ What was my practice test score this week? □ Do I need to adjust next week's plan? Adjustment rules: - If >20% behind: cut 1 topic, add weekend catch-up - If consistently ahead: add depth or advance timeline - If exam is 2 weeks away: switch to 100% review + practice tests ``` ## Output Format Deliver a complete study plan with: ``` ## 📚 Study Plan: [Subject/Goal] **Goal**: | **Deadline**: | **Daily Time**: | **Level**: ### Curriculum Overview [Domain map with estimated hours] ### Phase Breakdown [3-phase structure with weeks] ### Week-by-Week Schedule [Detailed weekly tables] ### Milestone Checklist [SMART milestones] ### Recommended Resources - Primary: [Book/Course name + URL if known] - Practice: [Platform or resource] - Reference: [Quick reference card or docs] ### Review Schedule (Spaced Repetition) [What to review and when] ``` ## Study Pace Guidelines | Hours/Day | Goal type | Realistic timeline | |-----------|-----------|-------------------| | 0.5h/day | Light skill building | Long-term, months | | 1h/day | Language / instrument | 6–12 months to conversational | | 2h/day | Professional certification | 2–4 months | | 3–4h/day | Intensive exam prep | 4–8 weeks | | 6+h/day | Full-time bootcamp mode | 2–6 weeks for focused topic | ## Quality Standards - Always validate the plan is achievable given user's time budget - Flag if the goal is unrealistic for the timeline (offer alternatives) - Prioritize high-yield topics (80/20 rule — 20% of topics cover 80% of exams) - Include at least one practice/application activity per phase
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