# Best ChatGPT alternatives for School

**ChatGPT is great, but it's not your only option.** If you're a high school student trying to get better grades by using AI tools, there's a whole world of alternatives out there and some of them might actually be a better fit for how you study and learn.

Think about it: you probably don't use just one app for everything on your phone. You've got different apps for messaging, social media, music, and games. The same logic applies to AI tools. Each one has its own strengths, and knowing when to use which can seriously level up your schoolwork.

This guide breaks down the best alternatives to ChatGPT, what each one does best, and how to pick the right tool for the job. Whether you're struggling with a tough homework problem, writing a research paper, or cramming for a test, there's an AI tool that can help.

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## Why Look Beyond ChatGPT?

Don't get us wrong, ChatGPT is great and popular for good reason. But here's the thing:

- **Different tools have different strengths:** Some are better for research, others for writing, and some are built specifically with students in mind. ChatGPT is a generalist, it does a lot of things well, but it doesn't specialize in any one area.
- **Knowing your options makes you more effective:** The more tools you understand, the faster and smarter you can work. Imagine trying to write an essay, do math homework, and study for a history test all with the same approach, it doesn't make sense.
- **Some tools do things ChatGPT can't:** Like automatically citing sources for your research paper, connecting directly to your Google Docs, or giving you access to study materials made by other students who've taken the same classes.
- **Variety helps you learn better:** Different explanations from different AI tools can help concepts click in ways they might not otherwise. Sometimes you just need to hear something explained a different way.

> The bottom line is: Expanding your AI toolkit isn't about replacing ChatGPT. it's about having the right tool for every situation. Smart students know how to use multiple resources to their advantage.

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## The Best Free AI Tools for High School Students

Let's break down the top alternatives and look at the tools that are genuinely useful for high school.

### For Homework Help & Explanations

When you're stuck on a concept and need someone (or something) to break it down for you, these tools shine.

**Claude**

Claude is made by Anthropic and has quickly become a favorite for students who need detailed, thoughtful explanations. Here's what it's good at:

- **Excellent at breaking down complex topics** into simple, clear language that actually makes sense
- **Great for subjects like history, English, biology, and social studies** where you need concepts explained step-by-step with context
- **Handles long conversations really well**, so you can keep asking follow-up questions without it losing track of what you're discussing
- **Strong at helping with writing**, from brainstorming ideas to reviewing your drafts and suggesting improvements
- **Thoughtful and thorough responses** that go beyond surface-level answers

> Best for: When you need a patient tutor who can explain things multiple ways until it clicks. Great for those "I just don't get it" moments.

**Google Gemini**

Google's AI assistant integrates seamlessly with the tools you're probably already using for school.

- **Connects directly to Google Docs, Slides, and other Google Workspace tools**, super helpful if your school uses Google Classroom
- **Can access current information from the web**, so it's useful for research on recent events or topics
- **Helpful for working on school projects and presentations** since it can help you create content right where you need it
- **Good at summarizing long articles or documents** when you're doing research and need to get through a lot of material quickly
- **Free to use** with your Google account

> Best for: Students whose schools use Google Workspace. The integration makes it easy to go from asking a question to working on your actual assignment.

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### For Research & Essays

Writing papers is a huge part for many high schoolers, and these tools can help you research smarter and write better.

**Perplexity AI**

If you've ever had a teacher ask "where did you get this information?", Perplexity is about to become your best friend.

- **The standout feature: It shows you exactly where its information comes from.** Every answer includes clickable citations and sources.
- **Perfect for research papers** because you can actually verify the information and include proper citations
- **Searches the web in real-time**, so you're getting current information, not outdated facts
- **Organizes information clearly**, making it easier to understand complex topics with multiple perspectives
- **Your teachers will appreciate** that you can actually back up your claims with real sources
- **Great for starting research** on a new topic, it gives you a solid foundation and points you toward credible sources to explore further

> Best for: Research papers, projects that require citations, and any assignment where you need to prove where your information came from. Also great for exploring topics you know nothing about.

**Grammarly**

Once you've done your research and written your draft, Grammarly helps you polish it.

- **Catches grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes in real-time** as you type
- **Suggests ways to make your writing clearer and stronger**, not just fixing errors, but improving your style
- **Works in your browser**, so it helps as you type essays in Google Docs, emails, discussion posts, or college applications
- **Explains why something is wrong**, which actually helps you become a better writer over time
- **Tone detection** helps you make sure your writing sounds appropriate for the assignment (academic vs. casual)
- **Free version covers the basics**, which is plenty for most high school work

> Best for: Literally any writing assignment. Even if you're a strong writer, Grammarly catches those small mistakes that are easy to miss when you've been staring at your own work for too long.

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## How Knowunity Can Help

Looking for something built *specifically* for high school students? That's where **Knowunity** comes in.

While the other tools on this list are general-purpose AI assistants, Knowunity was designed from the ground up with students like you in mind. It's not just an AI, it's a complete study platform.

**What makes it different:**

- **All-in-one study platform:** Not just AI chat, but a complete learning toolkit with multiple ways to study and learn
- **Student-created content:** Access thousands of study guides, notes, summaries, and explanations made by students who've taken the same classes you're taking. This means the content is relevant, relatable, and covers what actually shows up on tests.
- **An AI tutor that teaches:** The AI doesn't just give you answers. It helps you actually understand concepts by explaining them in ways that make sense, asking you questions to check your understanding, and guiding you through problems step-by-step.
- **Built for your classes:** Covers subjects and topics that match what you're learning in school, from biology and chemistry to history and English. It's not generic—it's specific to what high school students actually need.
- **Community of learners:** You're not studying alone. Connect with other students, see how they approach topics, and learn from their notes and explanations.
- **Free to use;** No subscription required to get started. You can access a huge library of content without paying anything.

> Pro tip: Knowunity is especially helpful when you're prepping for tests or trying to understand a topic your textbook explains poorly. The student-made notes often explain things in simpler, more relatable ways than official materials.

**When to use Knowunity:**

- You have a test coming up and need to review quickly
- Your textbook's explanation makes zero sense
- You want to see how other students understood a topic
- You need study materials that are actually relevant to your classes
- You want AI help you with your homework in a fast & relatable way

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## How to Get Started

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options? Here's a simple way to start:

1. **Pick one tool from this list** that matches your biggest struggle right now. Bad at research? Try Perplexity. Need help understanding concepts? Try Claude. Prepping for an exam or doing homework? Try Knowunity.
2. **Use it for a week** on your actual schoolwork. Don't just play around, use it for real assignments.
3. **Add another tool** once you're comfortable. Maybe you started with Knowunity for studying, now add Grammarly for your essays.
4. **Build your toolkit over time.** By the end of the semester, you'll have a personalized set of AI tools that work for how *you* learn.

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## Conclusion

ChatGPT opened the door to AI-powered learning, but it's just the beginning. The tools we've covered, **Claude, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, Grammarly, and Knowunity**, each bring something unique to the table.

The smartest approach? Don't limit yourself to just one tool. Experiment, find what works for your learning style, and build a toolkit that helps you work smarter, not harder.

Your classmates might still be using just ChatGPT for everything. But now you know better. You've got options, and knowing how to use them is a skill that'll serve you well beyond high school.

**Ready to level up your study game? Start exploring these tools today.**

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# How to Use AI to Write Summaries

You've got a chapter to read, notes to review, and a test coming up. And its just too much content to read and digest. In this case AI Summaries can save your day. AI summarization turns long texts into short, clear overviews, so you can focus on what matters. It scans your content and pulls out the key points in seconds. Think of it as your personal study assistant that always knows what relevant parts to read and learn.

## Step-by-Step: How to Use AI for Summaries

Here's how to get the best results when using AI to summarize your study material.

### 1. Prepare Your Material

Before you ask AI to summarize anything, take a moment to gather your material. This could be:

- Lecture notes

- Textbook chapters

- Study guides

- Your own notes from class

The better your input, the better your output. If your notes are scattered across different places, pull them together first. You don't need everything to be perfectly organized, but having it all in one place helps.

Clean, readable text works best, but don't worry if you're working with photos or screenshots. Most AI tools can handle those too. You can even upload multiple documents at once, which is a huge time-saver when you're revising across several topics.

One tip: If you're summarizing a long chapter, consider breaking it into sections. Smaller chunks often give you more focused, useful summaries than dumping in 20 pages at once.

### 2. Choose the Right Tool

There are plenty of AI tools out there, and most of them can help you create summaries. Here's a quick overview:

- **ChatGPT**: One of the most popular options. It's versatile and handles all kinds of topics well.

- **Claude**: Known for longer, more detailed responses. Great if you want thorough explanations.

- **Gemini**: Google's AI, which works nicely if you're already using Google Docs or Search.

- **Knowunity**: Built specifically for school students. It understands academic content and is designed around how you actually study.

Honestly, all of these tools will work. The real difference comes down to personal preference and what feels easiest to use. What matters most is how you use them, the quality of your input and your prompts makes the biggest difference. We'll cover how to write an effective prompt next.

### 3. Write an Effective Prompt

This is where most students go wrong. They paste in a wall of text and type "summarize this", then wonder why the result isn't useful.

AI tools are powerful, but they're not mind readers. The more context you give, the better your summary will be. Think about what you actually need: Is this for a quick revision before class? Are you trying to understand a tricky concept? Do you need bullet points for flashcards? What subject and class are the summaries for?

Once you know that, write a prompt that tells the AI exactly what you want. Here are some examples:

- *"Summarize this chapter in 5 bullet points. Focus on the main arguments."*

- *"I have a biology test tomorrow. Give me a short overview of this text that I can use for revision."*

- *"Explain the key concepts in simple terms. I'm in year 10 and struggling with this topic."*

- *"Turn these notes into a paragraph I could use in an essay introduction."*

Notice how each prompt gives context? You're telling the AI who you are, what you need, and how you'll use it. That's what turns a generic response into something genuinely helpful. All prompts above are comparably short, feel free to give the AI even more context.

Don't be afraid to follow up either. If the first summary is too long, ask for a shorter version. If it missed something important, point that out. It's a conversation, not a one-shot request.

Finally, always review what you get back. AI gives you a strong starting point, but it's not perfect. Read through the summary, check if it makes sense, and ask a follow-up if something's missing or unclear.

> **Quick Cheat Sheet**
>
> 1. **Be specific**: Tell the AI the format you want (bullet points, paragraph, one-page overview)
> 2. **Give context**: Mention your subject, grade level, and what it's for (exam, essay, revision)
> 3. **Review & refine**: Always read through and ask follow-ups if something's missing

## When to Use AI Summaries (and When Not To)

AI summaries are incredibly useful, but they're not the right tool for every situation. Knowing when to use them (and when to skip them) will make your studying more effective.

**Use AI summaries for:**

- **Exam prep**: Quickly review large amounts of material

- **Understanding dense texts**: Break down complex ideas

- **Revision sessions**: Refresh your memory efficiently

**Be careful with:**

- **Essays requiring your own analysis**: A summary won't give you original arguments or a personal perspective. You still need to do the thinking.

- **Topics you need to master deeply**: If it's a core subject or something that'll come up again and again, take the time to read properly. Summaries give you the headlines, not the full picture.

- **Short texts**: If the original is already a page or two, summarizing it won't save much time. Just read it.

The bottom line: AI summaries are a tool, not a shortcut. Use them to study smarter, but don't let them do all the thinking for you.

## Start Summarizing Smarter

AI won't do the learning for you, but it can save you hours of time. Ready to try it yourself? **Explore Knowunity's AI summary tool** and see how much faster studying can be.

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# The 10 Best Prompts for School

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the classroom, and it's here to stay. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or our own SchoolGPT are becoming day-to-day helpers for students around the world. They transform how students learn, study, and prepare for exams.

But here's the thing: AI is only as good as the questions you ask it. A vague prompt gets you a vague answer. A specific, well-crafted prompt, however, gets  you exactly what you need–  clear explanations, helpful summaries, personalized study plans, and more.

Here's a quick example:

Weak: "Explain mitosis."

Strong: "Explain mitosis to a 10th-grade biology student. Use simple language and focus on the main steps of mitosis."

See the difference? The second prompt tells the AI who you are, what you need, and how you want it delivered.

By the end of this article, you'll have 10 ready-to-use prompts for real school situations and the skills to write your own.

## How to Write a Strong Prompt: 3 Simple Rules to Follow

Before we dive into the top 10 example prompts I want to leave you with a easy to follow formula on how to write good prompts for each school situation:

**Be specific**

Tell the AI exactly what you need. Include the topic, your grade level, and your goal.

Instead of: "Help me with math."

Try: "Help me understand how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. I'm in 9th grade."

**Give Context**

Tell the AI about your current situation. What grade are you in? What exactly are you struggling with? What grade are you in? Are you doing your homework or preparing for an exam? Which parts of the topic do you already understand, and which are you struggling with?

Answering these questions helps the AI tailor the answer to you and your needs.

**Specify the outcome you would like to have**

You can tell the AI what you would like to receive as an outcome. Do you want to get a short answer or a detailed write-up? You can ask for bullet points, a draft of an essay, or any other format that suits your needs.

## 10 Prompts for School

**1. Understanding a Difficult Topic**

Sometimes the teacher or the textbook just don't make any sense. Use this prompt to get an easy explanation for any topic.

> I'm a 10th-grade student and I don't understand how mitosis works. Explain it step by step in simple language. Use an analogy to help me remember the process.

**2. Summarizing a Text**

Whether it's a long chapter or a historical document, AI can condense information without losing the key points.

> Summarize the following text in 5 bullet points. Focus on the main argument and key supporting details: [paste text here]

**3. Explaining Something in Simpler Words**

When you are grappling with a concept or topic this prompt can bring you clarity.

> Explain the concept of derivatives in calculus like I'm a complete beginner. Avoid jargon and use a real-life example to show how it works.

**4. Creating a Study Plan**

Exam coming up and you need to start organizing yourself? Use this prompt to create your personal study plan.

> I have a biology exam in 10 days covering cell structure, genetics, and evolution. Create a realistic study plan for me. I can study 1 hour per day on weekdays and 2 hours on weekends.

**5. Checking Homework**

Not sure if your homework is correct. Use the prompt below to get your homework checked. For full confidence at submission.

> I solved this math problem and got 42 as the answer. Without telling me the correct answer, can you check my approach and tell me if I'm on the right track? Here's my work: [paste your solution]

**6. Preparing for a Test**

A test coming up and you don't know how to best prepare. Use quiz questions to test your knowledge upfront.

> I have a history test on the French Revolution tomorrow. Quiz me with 10 questions that cover the main causes, key events, and outcomes. After I answer, tell me if I'm correct and explain why.

**7. Generating Practice Questions**

Want to practice some more but the textbook ran out of questions? Say no more:

> Generate 10 practice questions on solving linear equations. Include a mix of easy, medium, and hard difficulty. Provide the answers separately at the end.

**8. Outlining or Improving an Essay**

Have an essay coming up? Let AI help you create an outline or to tighten up your argumentation.

> I need to write a 5-paragraph essay on the effects of climate change on biodiversity. Help me create an outline with a strong thesis statement, three main arguments, and a conclusion. Don't write the essay — just give me the structure and key points to include.

**9. Improving Written Homework**

Not sure about your writing? Let AI help you polish the writing and fix any grammar.

> Review the following paragraph from my essay. Suggest improvements for clarity, grammar, and sentence structure. Explain why each change makes it better: [paste your paragraph]

**10. Learning Vocabulary and Language Practice**

Learning a new language is hard, let AI help you with it.

> I'm learning Spanish and need to practice the past tense. Give me 5 sentences in Spanish using regular -AR verbs in the preterite tense. Then ask me to translate them to English and correct my answers.

Now you have 10 prompts that you can use for your school work right away. Just insert your specific topic and go ahead.

## How Not to Use AI in School

AI is a powerful tool, but you should use it responsibly. Avoid the following mistakes:

1. **Don't copy & paste**: AI-generated answers are not your own. It can be marked as plagiarism if you blindly copy and paste your answers. Additionally, it doesn't help you learn.

2. **Don't skip the thinking process**: AI should not think and write for you. See it as a partner or tutor that can help you with your school work.

3. **Don't rely blindly on AI**: AI can make mistakes. Double-check the output of an AI and use your own judgment.

The goal at every point should be to learn better, not to stop learning at all.

## Conclusion

Learning to use AI can help you significantly in your everyday school life. Now you know how to write a clear prompt, have 10 example prompts to use right away, and what to avoid when using AI.

So open your favorite AI tool, try one of these prompts today, and see how much easier studying can become.

Happy learning!

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# How to Automatically Turn Your Notes into Flashcards with AI

## We know the struggle - Creating flashcards takes time.

Every student has been there: A towering set of empty flashcards sitting before you and you know before this tower is not gone, I won't be done. Creating flashcards is a tedious task and takes a lot of time.

But once created, flashcards are one of the best study tools out there. Via spaced repetition and active recall they help you to retain knowledge into long term memory. Which in turn means you can recall all the necessary information in your exams and beyond.

> **Key insight:** Spaced repetition & active recall make flashcards one of the most effective study tools.

Today I am going to show you how you can automatically turn notes into flashcards with the help of AI. So you can skip the daunting step of creating, save a lot of time and focus on actual learning.

Let's jump into flashcard creation right away.

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## Methods to Automatically Convert Notes to Flashcards

There are multiple tools and methods to turn your notes into flashcards. You can manually prompt LLMs like ChatGPT or Claude to get flashcards or use specialized Study AIs like Knowunity. Since there is not the one method, it is a good idea to try out multiple methods to then find out which one suits you best.

In general all tools work in a similar fashion:

1. **Upload your notes** to the respective tool. If you don't have specific notes but a list of topics, that's fine as well.

2. **Extract relevant information** - Use the tool to extract all relevant topics and information from your notes. Tools like Knowunity do this step automatically, with LLMs you manually have to prompt this step. I will show you working prompts in the next section.

3. **Generate flashcards** - Let the tool automatically create your flashcard contents. When using a tool like ChatGPT you still need to transfer the output onto your flashcards. With Knowunity you can start learning right away.

4. **Here comes the fun part: Learn & repeat.**

With the method outlined above you can significantly cut the time spent on your flashcard creation and instead focus on actual revision.

Let's go through this method in some more detail.

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## Flashcard Creation with ChatGPT

As an example for flashcard creation with an LLM I will go with ChatGPT.

Before we upload any of our notes to the tool, let's start with the prompt:

```

I want to create study flashcards from my notes. Please read the text below and create concise, effective flashcards to help me review the material.

Each flashcard should have:

- A question on the front that tests understanding (not just recall).

- A short, clear answer on the back.

- If helpful, include examples or context in the answer (but keep it brief).

- Use simple, natural language.

Format the output as a numbered list of flashcards like this:

Front: [Question]

Back: [Answer]

Here are my notes:

```

The prompt example above tells the LLM what your goal is and ensures that the model always returns its answer in the wished flashcard format. You can simply copy & paste the prompt above or adjust it further to your needs.

Let's open ChatGPT. First add your documents to the context:

![ChatGPT Interface](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/chatgpt_interface.png)

Then add your prompt to the LLM and you are ready to go:

![ChatGPT Flashcard Prompt](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/chatgpt_prompt.png)

ChatGPT will return you a bunch of flashcards similar to the example below:

```

1️⃣

Front: Why was the social structure of France a major cause of the Revolution?

Back: Because the Third Estate (97% of the population) paid most taxes but had little political power, fueling anger at inequality.

2️⃣

Front: How did France's financial crisis push the country toward revolution?

Back: War debt and royal spending bankrupted the state; attempts to tax the rich were blocked, convincing people the system was unjust.

3️⃣

Front: What role did Enlightenment ideas play in starting the French Revolution?

Back: Thinkers challenged absolute monarchy and promoted rights and popular sovereignty, giving people a framework to demand change.

```

You can now transfer this to your physical flashcards or into any other flashcard tool you are using.

That is how it's done—very easy and only takes a few minutes.

---

## Flashcard Creation & Repetition with Knowunity

Creating flashcards becomes even easier on the Knowunity App.

First download Knowunity via the App Store or Google Play Store; alternatively you can also use the web version. Little hint though—the app works even smoother.

In the App go to the home tab and select the Flashcard Tool. Upload your documents via the plus icon and simply prompt the tool to create flashcards. In this case you can skip the lengthy prompt since the system will automatically return well-formatted flashcards.

Here's how the process looks:

![Knowunity Home Screen](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7905.png)
![Upload Documents for Flashcards](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7911.jpg)
![Flashcard Topic Selection](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7908.png)

After you upload your notes, the app will automatically create usable flashcards right away. The neat thing is you can immediately start revising within the app.

Now you are ready to go and can start revising, within minutes thanks to the Knowunity AI.

Before you go off creating & learning with flashcards, below are some final Dos & Don'ts for proper AI flashcard creation.

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## Dos & Don'ts

### Dos

- **Write good notes:** The better your initial notes or list of topics are, the better will the flashcards be. The LLMs rely on your input to create high quality flashcards. So it's best you give them high quality input.

- **Sanity check the flashcards:** Briefly go over the flashcards and eyeball if they are well formatted and correct before you jump into revision. You can do this by briefly going over the flashcards before learning.

- **Ask for more:** In case not all topics are covered by the created flashcards, simply ask the system to cover the missing topics as well. You can repeat the creation process as often as you want until everything is covered.

- **Get into a habit:** You now saved the time of flashcard creation. The next step is trying to find a habit to regularly repeat and revise the flashcards.

### Don'ts

- **Don't over-rely on the AI or LLM:** Even though LLM capabilities and accuracy are amazing, you should not over-rely on the AI. If you think information on the flashcards is wrong or missing, check your original notes.

- **Don't upload poor notes:** If you upload notes which are not structured at all, the model might get confused and return bad flashcards. Try to upload notes that are structured and as complete as possible.

---

## Conclusion

Learning with flashcards is one of the most effective methods to retain information through spaced repetition and active recall. These techniques help move knowledge from short-term to long-term memory, making it easier to recall when you need it most.

By using LLMs and AI tools as described above, flashcard creation also becomes one of the easiest and most convenient study methods available. You can skip the time-consuming setup and jump straight into learning.

**Try it out and you'll discover how much more efficient, and enjoyable, studying with flashcards can be.**

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# How to use AI to solve math problems (step-by-step)

### **Struggling with your Maths homework?**

Join the club. There is probably no other subject out there that causes as many problems as Maths. We all have been there dreading our maths homework out of fear of utter confusion.

Luckily AI and LLMs are a game changer when it comes to solving and explaining Maths. With just a few simple steps you can use modern tools like ChatGPT or Knowunity to help you not only solve but also understand your maths homework.

In this article I am going to show you with an example how ChatGPT & Knowunity can help you with your maths homework. We will go over an example once with ChatGPT, including prompting and best practices. Afterwards I am going to show you how you can use Knowunity.

### **Using Analysis as example**

To walk through an exercise we will use the example below:

![Math Problem](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7915.png)

We are looking at a standard analysis task. We need to first build the derivative and then find the high & low points of the function $f(x) = x^2+4x+3$.

This is a great example since it covers the core concepts one needs to learn for analysis:

- Building derivative functions

- Solving formulas for x and 0

- Finding x and y coordinates of a function

Lets jump right in and solve this example tasks with one of the common AI tools.

### Solving Maths homework with ChatGPT

In this section I will walk you through the example step by step within ChatGPT.

Firstly open ChatGPT and upload a picture of your task or homework.

To do so go on the home page of the ChatGPT App, klick on the plus icon in the bottom left corner. This will open a section in the App in which you can choose between different tools like Camera, Photos and Files. Select the picture upload, then take a photo of the task. You will end up with the photo of your task uploaded to the chat.

![ChatGPT Upload Step 1](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7919.png)
![ChatGPT Upload Step 2](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7920.png)
![ChatGPT Upload Step 3](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7918.png)

In the next step we need to write the prompt for the model. In the prompt we need to specify what our goal is and how we would like to receive the answer. For example we can ask ChatGPT to only solve our homework or to also explain us the step by step.

A well working prompt would be the following:

```bash

Solve the task in the image.

Show all steps (derivative, critical points, classification, etc.) of the

exercise along the way.

Explain them step by step so a student can follow.

```

Insert this prompt and you are basically done. ChatGPT will send you back a well formatted solution and explanation for the task.

![ChatGPT Response 1](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7921.png)
![ChatGPT Response 2](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7922.png)
![ChatGPT Response 3](https://vjftjygbafyjrdbuuagj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/img_7923.png)

The solution you will receive will look like the following:

```bash

Let's work this through step-by-step.

Given:

f(x)=x^2+4x+3

⸻

1) First derivative f'(x)

Differentiate term by term:

\frac{d}{dx}(x^2)=2x,\qquad \frac{d}{dx}(4x)=4,\qquad \frac{d}{dx}(3)=0.

So

\boxed{f'(x)=2x+4.}

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2) Critical points (solve f'(x)=0)

Set the derivative equal to zero:

2x+4=0 \quad\Rightarrow\quad 2x=-4 \quad\Rightarrow\quad x=-2.

So there is one critical point at x=-2.

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3) Classify the critical point (max or min)

Compute the second derivative:

f''(x)=\frac{d}{dx}(2x+4)=2.

Because f''(x)=2>0 for all x, the graph is concave up everywhere and any critical point is a local minimum (in fact the global minimum for this upward-opening parabola).

Therefore the critical point at x=-2 is a minimum (a low point).

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4) Coordinates of the low point

Evaluate f at x=-2:

f(-2)=(-2)^2+4(-2)+3 =4-8+3 =-1.

So the minimum point is at

\boxed{(-2,\,-1).}

(There is no maximum point because the parabola opens upward and extends to +\infty as x\to\pm\infty.)

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Short summary

	•	f'(x)=2x+4.

	•	Critical point: x=-2.

	•	f''(x)=2>0 so it is a minimum.

	•	Minimum point: (-2,-1).

(Optional neat form: f(x)=(x+2)^2-1, which makes the minimum (-2,-1) obvious.)

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In case you have follow up questions or are not sure if you understood all concepts of the task here are some follow up prompts that you can ask the model to sharpen you understanding:

- Can you explain the core idea behind this topic in simple words?

- Can you explain what this result means graphically?

- Can you re-explain the most important part again, but simpler?

- What are common mistakes students make with this topic?

- Give me a quick cheatsheet.

With the very quick and simple walk through above you are fully ready to tackle your Maths homework with AI.

### Knowunity SchoolGPT, specialized for school & maths

At Knowunity we are constantly working on building a specialized School AI and School GPT. Of course you can also solve your Maths homework with our AI.

Within the Knowunity App getting solutions and explanations to your Math homework is even easier. To do so, first go to the home tab of the Knowunity App. On there click on the camera icon on the top left or the Scan Speech bubble in the middle to open our Homework Scanner. Choose the Solve chip within the camera wheel. From there simply snap a photo and mark the exercise you want to solve.

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As easy as that you will receive the solution for your homework.

Your answer will look like this:

```bash

Here's how to solve the problem step-by-step:

a) Find the first derivative $f'(x)$ of the function $f(x) = x^2 + 4x + 3$.

To find the derivative, we apply the power rule, which states that if $f(x) = x^n$, then $f'(x) = nx^{n-1}$.  We also use the fact that the derivative of a constant is zero.

\[f(x) = x^2 + 4x + 3\]

\[f'(x) = 2x + 4\]

b) Solve $f'(x) = 0$ to find the critical point(s).

We set the first derivative equal to zero and solve for $x$:

\[2x + 4 = 0\]

\[2x = -4\]

\[x = -2\]

So, the critical point occurs at $x = -2$.

c) Determine if the critical point is a high point (maximum) or a low point (minimum).

To determine whether the critical point is a maximum or minimum, we can use the second derivative test.  We find the second derivative $f''(x)$:

\[f'(x) = 2x + 4\]

\[f''(x) = 2\]

Since $f''(x) = 2$ is positive for all $x$, the function is concave up everywhere.  This means that the critical point at $x = -2$ is a local minimum (low point).

d) State the coordinates of the high and/or low points.

We know that the critical point occurs at $x = -2$.  To find the $y$-coordinate, we plug this value back into the original function $f(x)$:

\[f(-2) = (-2)^2 + 4(-2) + 3\]

\[f(-2) = 4 - 8 + 3\]

\[f(-2) = -1\]

Therefore, the coordinates of the low point are $(-2, -1)$. Since the quadratic function opens upwards (because the coefficient of $x^2$ is positive), there is no high point (maximum).

a) $f'(x) = 2x + 4$

b) $x = -2$

c) Low point (minimum)

d) $(-2, -1)$

```

The Knowunity AI will automatically suggest follow up prompts to continue the conversation and deepen your understanding.

Additionally to that you can also create quizzes and flashcards with the Knowunity App so you can continue learning if you want to. Simply ask the Ai to generate a Quiz or Flashcard set.

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And thats it. Now you know how to use AI Tools like ChatGPT or Knowunity to solve and explain your math homework.

### Pitfalls

Before you head off to try it out yourself please have a look at these two  common mistakes when using AI for Maths:

- Over relying on AI: Despite the high quality of the models please always recap the calculation of the AI. Try to understand how it got to the solution and verify the outcome ourself.

- Cheating yourself: Just because your homework is done now doesn't mean you fully grasped the concept. The goal is to learn alongside the AI, not to let it replace your own thinking. To understand the topic walk through the exercise yourself.

Avoid these two mistakes in order to get the best learning outcome.

### Conclusion

LLMs & AI can be incredibly useful for your math exercises and homework. If used correctly they can make your learning journey way easier and faster. Use the tools responsible, recap the exercises on your own and you will be ready to ace your exams in no time.

Get step-by-step solutions and explanations for your math homework with Knowunity's specialized AI tutor. Learn smarter, not harder.

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How to use AI to solve math problems (step-by-step)

# How to Use AI to Plan Your Study Week

You have a math exam on Friday, an essay due Thursday, biology homework piling up, and somehow you also need to eat, sleep, and maybe see your friends. Sound familiar?

Planning your study week *should* help. But let's be honest, most of us either skip planning entirely or spend so long creating the perfect schedule that we've already lost valuable study time. The good news? AI can do the heavy lifting for you.

In this guide, you'll learn exactly how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to build a realistic, flexible study plan in minutes, not hours.

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## Why Traditional Study Planning Often Fails

Before we dive into the AI solution, let's understand why your current approach might not be working.

**Planning takes effort.** This is the biggest barrier. Creating a proper study schedule requires you to list everything out, estimate how long things take, figure out your available time, and put it all together. That's a lot of mental energy, the same energy you need for actual studying. So most students either skip planning or create a vague plan that falls apart by Tuesday.

**We overestimate our time.** That four-hour gap between school and dinner? After snacks, scrolling, and "just one episode," you might have two hours left. Traditional planning rarely accounts for how time actually disappears.

**We ignore our energy levels.** Scheduling complex math problems for 9 PM after a full school day and football practice is setting yourself up for failure. But when you plan on paper, you often forget that your brain has limits.

**Rigid plans break easily.** One unexpected event, a friend's birthday, extra homework, or just a bad day and your entire week falls apart. Starting over feels exhausting, so you abandon the plan completely.

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## What AI Can Actually Do for Your Study Planning

AI won't magically study for you. But it's incredibly good at the *organizational* work that drains your energy. Here's what it can realistically help with:

**Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and difficulty.** Tell AI everything on your plate, and it can sort through the chaos. It will flag what's urgent, what's important, and what can wait.

**Create realistic time blocks.** Instead of vague goals like "study biology," AI can break your work into specific sessions like "Review chapter 5, 45 minutes" and fit them into your available hours.

**Re-plan quickly when things change.** This is where AI really shines. Missed your Monday study session because you felt sick? Instead of rebuilding your whole week from scratch, you send one message: "I couldn't study Monday. Can you adjust my plan?" Within seconds, you have a new schedule. The effort of re-planning drops from 20 minutes to 20 seconds.

**Identify gaps and potential problems.** AI can spot that you've scheduled three hours of intense studying with no breaks, or that you've left your hardest subject for the night before the exam.

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## Step-by-Step: Building Your AI-Powered Study Week

Let's get practical. Here's exactly how to create your study plan using AI.

### Step 1: Brain Dump Everything

Open your AI tool and tell it *everything* you need to do this week. Don't organize yet, just dump it all out. Include:

- Subjects and specific topics
- Deadlines and exam dates
- Estimated difficulty (hard, medium, easy)
- Any fixed commitments (sports, work, family)

Don't worry about perfect formatting. AI can work with a rough list, though the clearer you are, the better your plan will be.

### Step 2: Ask AI to Categorize and Prioritize

Now ask AI to organize your tasks based on what matters most. A simple prompt like "Sort these by urgency, importance, and difficulty" helps the AI group your tasks into clear priorities.

It will usually categories the task into the following:

- **Urgent and important**: do these first
- **Important but not urgent**: schedule these before they become urgent
- **Smaller or low-priority tasks**: fit these into gaps or lighter days

### Step 3: Have AI Create Time Blocks

Tell AI your available hours for each day. Be honest, if you realistically only study for two hours on weekdays and four on weekends, say that. You can even take a photo of your calendar or school schedule and let the AI extract your free time automatically, so it plans around your already existing commitments.

AI will then distribute your tasks across the week, creating specific time blocks for each subject.

### Step 4: Ask for Buffer Time and Breaks

This step is crucial. Prompt AI to add breaks between sessions and buffer time for tasks running over. A plan without breathing room will collapse the moment something takes longer than expected.

### Step 5: Review and Adjust Together

Read through the plan AI created. Does anything feel wrong? Maybe you know you can't focus on history right after lunch, or you have a standing call with friends on Wednesday evenings. Tell AI, and it will adjust.

This back-and-forth takes only a couple of minutes, but it's what transforms a rough outline into a realistic plan you can actually stick to. In the next section, we will check together how to exactly phrase your prompts. The clearer your request, the better your AI-generated study plan will be.

> Quick note: AI doesn't just help you plan your studying, it can also help you learn faster. If you want to dive deeper into tough topics, check out our other guides on effective studying with AI. And if you ever need quick summaries, step-by-step explanations, or homework help, tools like Knowunity can save you a ton of time while keeping you on track.

## Example Prompts That Actually Work

Not sure how to get startet asking the AI to create a study plan? Copy and adapt these prompts:

**The Initial Brain Dump:**

> "I need help planning my study week. Here's what I have: Math exam Friday (chapters 4-6, hard), English essay due Thursday (1500 words, medium), Biology homework due Wednesday (easy), French vocabulary test Monday (30 words, easy). I can study 2 hours on weekdays after school and 4 hours on Saturday. Help me create a schedule."

**The Prioritization Ask:**

> "Can you sort these tasks by urgency and importance? Also tell me which subjects need the most time based on difficulty."

**The Re-Planning Prompt:**

> "I couldn't study at all yesterday because I had a headache. Can you adjust my plan for the rest of the week? I still have the same deadlines."

**The Reality Check:**

> "Look at this schedule, is there anything unrealistic? Am I giving myself enough breaks? Is any day too heavy?"

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## Common Mistakes to Avoid

AI can make studying easier and more efficient, but only if you use it thoughtfully and give it the right information. Watch out for these traps:

**Being too vague.** "Help me study better this week" gives AI nothing to work with. The more specific you are about tasks, deadlines, and available time, the better your plan will be.

**Blindly following AI suggestions.** AI doesn't know that you think best in the morning or that you hate studying in your room. Review every plan with your own knowledge of yourself. AI suggests; you decide. Feel free to follow up with the AI.

**Forgetting to update when plans change.** Your AI plan isn't carved in stone. When life happens, go back to the AI and ask for adjustments. That's part of the power of the tool, making re-planning effortless.

**Creating the perfect plan but never starting.** Some students spend so long tweaking their AI-generated schedule that they delay actually studying. Good enough is good enough. Start working, and adjust as you go.

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## Your Next Step

You now have everything you need to turn AI into your personal study planning assistant. The best part? Creating your first AI-powered study plan takes less than ten minutes.

So here's your challenge: before you close this article, open ChatGPT, Knowunity or your preferred AI study tool. Dump your tasks for next week. Ask for a schedule. See what happens.

You'll be amazed how much more manageable your week feels once you have a concrete plan that you can follow.

Stop struggling with study planning. Use Knowunity to organize your week, get homework help, and study more effectively with AI-powered tools.

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