S4-S6 Prompt Library

Using AI to Support Your Learning

In senior phase, AI can support independent study, revision planning and deeper understanding. You are expected to use it responsibly, critically and within qualification guidelines.

AI can act as a revision partner or study coach, but it must not complete assessed work for you or generate coursework for submission.

Your work must always demonstrate your own knowledge and understanding.

Writing a Prompt

When using AI:

  • Be precise about the qualification level (National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher)
  • Specify the command word (describe, explain, analyse, evaluate)
  • Set boundaries (word count, no full model answer, ask questions instead)
  • Ask for guidance, not just the solution
  • Check all content against class notes and official materials

AI should support you to think more clearly, question your understanding and refine your knowledge so that you can perform at your best. It must never be used to bypass the thinking process. Be aware that Qualifications Scotland takes a clear and firm position on plagiarism and inappropriate use of AI in assessment.

Creating Your Own Revision Resources

Use AI to help you build materials from your own notes and school resources.

Turn My Notes into Questions:

Using the following class notes on DNA replication [paste notes], create 10 exam-style questions at Higher level that test understanding and application. Do not provide full answers.

Flashcard Generator:

Based on these revision notes for National 5 chemistry [paste notes], generate short flashcard-style questions with concise answers for retrieval practice.

Topic Summary Builder:

Summarise my notes on the causes of the Russian Revolution into key bullet points suitable for Higher revision. Keep the summary under 200 words.

Revision Checklist:

Using the Higher Biology course specification topics below [paste list], create a revision checklist I can use to track my confidence level.

Using AI as a Tutor

AI can help explain, question and guide — but it should not replace independent problem-solving.

Explain and Question Me:

Explain equilibrium in chemistry at Higher level in under 150 words, then ask me three questions to test my understanding.

Socratic Method:

I am struggling with differentiation in Higher Maths. Ask me step-by-step questions to guide me through understanding it rather than giving me full solutions.

Misconception Check:

List common mistakes students make when answering National 5 history source questions and explain how to avoid them.

Clarify This Concept:

Here is my explanation of mitosis: [paste explanation]. Identify any inaccuracies and suggest how I could improve it.

Getting Help with Past Paper Questions

AI can support exam technique — but it must not provide final answers for assessed tasks.

Structure Support:

Here is a Higher past paper question on energy transfer: [paste question]. Help me understand what the command word requires and suggest a possible structure for my answer, but do not write the full answer.

Marking Scheme Guidance:

Based on this National 5 maths question [paste question], explain what the marking scheme is likely to reward without solving the question fully.

Step-by-Step Hinting:

I am stuck on this Advanced Higher physics calculation: [paste question]. Give me the first step only. Wait for my response before giving further hints.

Evaluate My Answer:

Here is my attempt at a Higher English critical essay paragraph: [paste paragraph]. Suggest two ways I could improve my analysis without rewriting it for me.

Developing Exam Technique

Command Word Breakdown:

Explain the difference between “describe”, “explain” and “evaluate” in Higher exam questions and provide one short example of each.

Time Management Plan:

Create a suggested time allocation strategy for a National 5 maths exam paper based on typical question distribution.

Self-Assessment Prompt:

Ask me five reflective questions to evaluate my readiness for my Higher chemistry exam.

Expectations for Senior Phase AI Use

AI must never be used to generate coursework for submission or complete assessed tasks under exam conditions. You must follow all guidance issued by Qualifications Scotland and your school regarding acceptable and unacceptable use of AI.

You must:

  • Protect personal data
  • Check all information for accuracy
  • Avoid presenting AI-generated content as your own work
  • Use AI to support understanding, not replace it

AI can act as a study partner — but your qualifications depend on your own independent demonstration of knowledge.

🛡 AI should be used purposefully, responsibly and with integrity, protecting personal data and upholding the credibility of national qualifications.