Lesson planning. Progress reports. Worksheet creation. Practice questions.

As a tutor, you spend hours on tasks that AI can now do in seconds.

Here are 10 prompts designed specifically for tutors. Copy them, customise them, get your time back.

How Much Time Can You Save?

Task	Without AI	With AI	You Save
Lesson plan	30 mins	3 mins	27 mins
Progress report	20 mins	2 mins	18 mins
Practice questions (10)	15 mins	1 min	14 mins
Revision notes	25 mins	3 mins	22 mins
Parent email	10 mins	1 min	9 mins

That's over 90 minutes saved per week — time you could spend actually teaching, or enjoying your evening.

How to Use These Prompts

Four simple steps:

1️⃣ Copy the prompt box below

2️⃣ Replace the [BRACKETS] with your details

3️⃣ Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini

4️⃣ Review and tweak as needed

See It In Action

The template:

Create a 60-minute lesson plan for teaching [TOPIC] to a [AGE] year old student who learns best through [VISUAL/HANDS-ON/AUDITORY].

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What you'd send:

Create a 60-minute lesson plan for teaching quadratic equations to a 15 year old student who learns best through VISUAL.

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Now let's get into the prompts.

1. Create a Lesson Plan

Create a 60-minute lesson plan for teaching [TOPIC] to a [AGE] year old student who learns best through [VISUAL/HANDS-ON/AUDITORY]. Include: - Learning objectives - Warm-up activity (5 mins) - Main teaching points (20 mins) - Practice activity (20 mins) - Review and homework (15 mins)

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💡 Pro tip: Add "Include differentiation for a student who struggles with [SPECIFIC AREA]" for additional support strategies.

2. Generate Practice Questions

Create 10 practice questions on [TOPIC] for a [LEVEL] student. Arrange them from easiest to hardest. Include answers at the end.

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💡 Pro tip: Add "Include one trick question" for advanced students, or "Include worked solutions" for homework.

3. Explain a Concept Multiple Ways

Explain [CONCEPT] in 3 different ways: 1. A simple analogy a child would understand 2. A technical explanation for exam answers 3. A real-world example showing why it matters

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🎯 Best for: Students who "just don't get it" the first time. Having three explanations ready means you can switch approach instantly.

4. Write Progress Reports

Write a progress report for a [AGE] year old student studying [SUBJECT]. They have: - Strengths: [LIST] - Areas for improvement: [LIST] - Recent achievements: [LIST] Write in a warm, encouraging tone suitable for parents. Under 200 words.

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⏱️ Time saved: 30 minutes → 2 minutes. Parents appreciate the detail, you keep your evenings free.

5. Create a Fun Quiz

Create a fun 10-question quiz on [TOPIC] for a [AGE] year old. Include: - Multiple choice questions (4 options each) - One bonus question for extra credit - An engaging title Answers at the end.

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💡 Pro tip: Add "Make it themed around [STUDENT'S INTEREST]" — students engage more when it's personalised.

6. Generate Homework Assignments

Create a homework assignment on [TOPIC] that takes [TIME] to complete. Include: - Clear instructions - [NUMBER] questions or tasks - One challenge question for advanced students Suitable for a [LEVEL] student.

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💡 Variation: Add "Include a self-assessment checklist" so students can mark their own understanding.

7. Create Revision Notes

Create concise revision notes on [TOPIC] for [EXAM BOARD] [LEVEL]. Include: - Key definitions - Important formulas/facts - Common exam question types - Memory tricks or mnemonics Format for easy scanning (bullet points, bold key terms).

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📚 Best for: Pre-exam prep. Specify the exam board (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) for targeted content.

8. Write Parent Communication

Write a [EMAIL/MESSAGE] to a parent about [SITUATION]. Tone should be [PROFESSIONAL/WARM/CONCERNED]. Keep it brief and actionable. Situation: [DESCRIBE]

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📝 Common situations: Missed payment • Schedule change • Progress concern • Positive feedback • Holiday notice

📧 Related: See our payment reminder email templates for ready-to-use messages.

9. Plan a Sequence of Lessons

Create a [NUMBER]-week learning plan for teaching [TOPIC/UNIT] to a [LEVEL] student. For each week, include: - Main focus - Key concepts to cover - One activity or exercise - Homework task

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🎯 Best for: Term planning or exam prep. Shows parents you have a structured approach.

10. Generate Exam-Style Questions

Write 5 exam-style questions on [TOPIC] in the style of [EXAM BOARD] [LEVEL]. Include: - Mark allocation for each question - Model answers - Common mistakes students make - Examiner tips

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🎯 Gold content: The "common mistakes" and "examiner tips" sections are invaluable for exam prep.

Before You Go

⚠️ Always review AI output — check facts, verify exam board content, add your personal touch. AI is a first draft generator; your expertise makes it great.

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How to Use These Prompts

See It In Action

1. Create a Lesson Plan

2. Generate Practice Questions

3. Explain a Concept Multiple Ways

4. Write Progress Reports

5. Create a Fun Quiz

6. Generate Homework Assignments

7. Create Revision Notes

8. Write Parent Communication

9. Plan a Sequence of Lessons

10. Generate Exam-Style Questions

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