Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)!

Prompt engineering for students is not coding; it is the 4-part R-C-T-F instruction formula: 1) Role (assign a Step-by-Step tutor persona), 2) Context (paste your actual syllabus, grade level, and lecture slides), 3) Task (demand 1-question-at-a-time active recall instead of passive summaries), and 4) Format (set strict word limits, tables, and 'wait for my answer' constraints).