Need to turn passive review into active recall fast? Study Buddy quiz mode lets you switch from explain mode with one explicit prompt, then generates a structured question flow. This gives you immediate retrieval practice instead of another read-through. If you want measurable progress in one session, this is the fastest path.

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Study Buddy quiz mode: when to use it

Use Study Buddy quiz mode when you already understand the basics and need retrieval pressure. It is built for users who want to test recall accuracy, not just consume explanations.

Evidence: switch from explain to quiz and generate a question bank

Step 1: Complete intake first. Study Buddy requires topic, subtopic, goal, level, and education stage before advanced flow starts.

Step 2: Use an explicit mode command. Send a direct phrase like "quiz me" or "switch to quiz" to change modes.

Step 3: Let Study Buddy build structure. If the study tree is not ready, it creates one first; if quiz mode has no bank yet, it generates the question bank automatically.

Step 4: Track block progress. Grading continues question by question and the tenth question checkpoint drives summary-style progress guidance.

Active recall question bank checklist for your first session

Checklist item	What to do	Why it improves outcomes
Set intake fields	Provide topic, subtopic, goal, level, education stage	Prevents intake loops and starts real quiz flow faster
Switch with explicit phrase	Use "quiz me" or "switch to quiz"	Avoids ambiguous navigation that keeps you in explain mode
Complete all 10 questions	Run one full question block before judging performance	Produces a stable progress signal instead of noisy early data
Review weak spots immediately	Use progress feedback to pick the next concept	Turns one quiz block into a focused follow-up plan

Study progress after 10 questions: what to look for

After a full block, focus on where errors cluster by concept, not just your total score. Then either switch to explain mode for the weakest area or run another quiz sprint on the same topic.

FAQ

How do I switch from explain mode to Study Buddy quiz mode? Send an explicit command such as "quiz me" or "switch to quiz" so the mode change is clear.

Will Study Buddy create a question bank automatically? Yes. In quiz mode, if no bank exists yet, it generates one before presenting questions.

Can I check progress before finishing all questions? You can ask for progress anytime, but the strongest progress snapshot appears after you complete a full question block.

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