Feynman Technique 4-Prompt Workflow for Retention

Prompt 1: The Concept Map Paste this after reading something. "I just finished reading about [TOPIC]. I want to run the Feynman Method to make sure it sticks. Step 1: Concept Map. List the 5 most important ideas from this topic that I should fully understand. For each idea, give me: - A 1 sentence definition in simple English - Why this idea matters in the real world - The 1 question I should be able to answer if I truly understand it Do not use jargon. Do not assume I have a background in this field. Write like you are talking to a smart 16 year old." Prompt 2: The 12-Year-Old Test Once the 5 ideas are identified: "For each of the 5 ideas above, I am going to try to explain it in my own words like I am teaching a 12 year old. But first, write me a model answer for each idea. Use only words a 12 year old would understand. Use an everyday example for each one. Format: IDEA 1: [name] 12 year old version: [your explanation] Everyday example: [your example] Then ask me to write my own version of each. Wait for my answers before continuing." Prompt 3: The Gap Finder After you've written your own explanations: "Here are my 5 explanations: [PASTE YOUR ANSWERS] Now play the role of a strict but kind tutor. For each explanation: - Mark it STRONG, WEAK, or WRONG. - If it is WEAK or WRONG, tell me exactly what I misunderstood. - Give me the corrected version using words a 12 year old would understand. Use a different analogy than before. - Ask me 1 follow-up question that would prove I understand it. End with: 'Which idea should I restudy first to fix the biggest gap?'" Prompt 4: The Analogy Lock To make the ideas memorable: "For each of the 5 ideas, build 2 analogies. ANALOGY 1: From everyday life (cooking, sports, driving, family, weather, money) ANALOGY 2: From common adult experience (work, phones, finances, time management) For each analogy: - Show where it works - Show exactly where it breaks down End with: A single sentence summary I should reread tomorrow morning."