Quick Start Guide New to Focuslists? Start here! 1. Create your first focuslist: Go to /focuslists or click "Focuslists" in the left sidebar → Click "Create Focuslist" button → Enter name and description → Click "Create" 2. Add questions: While practicing questions, click the bookmark icon (outline of a book) → Select your focuslist → Question is added 3. Practice: Go to your focuslist → Click any question to practice it → Your progress is tracked automatically 4. Use Smart Add: Filter questions by topic and difficulty → Click the bookmark icon → Select focuslist → Up to 10 questions are intelligently selected for you --- What is a Focuslist? A Focuslist is a personal collection of questions that you can curate based on your learning needs. Think of it as a custom study set that helps you focus on specific topics, difficulties, or areas where you need improvement. Key Features: - Personal Collections: Each focuslist is private and belongs only to you - Flexible Organization: Create multiple focuslists for different subjects, difficulty levels, or study goals - Smart Curation: Intelligent question selection based on your performance history - Performance Tracking: Monitor your progress on questions within each focuslist Why Use Focuslists? 🎯 Targeted Learning - Focus on specific topics or concepts you want to master - Isolate questions you got wrong for review - Create themed study sets (e.g., "Algebra Basics", "Hard Calculus Problems") 📊 Performance Analysis - Track your progress on curated question sets - Identify patterns in your performance - Monitor improvement over time 🧠 Efficient Study - Avoid randomly practicing questions - Concentrate on areas that need the most attention - Build confidence by revisiting challenging concepts 🔄 Adaptive Learning - Smart question selection prioritizes what you need to practice most - Questions you got wrong are prioritized for review - Includes question variations you haven't tried How to Create a Focuslist Method 1: From the Focuslists Page 1. Navigate to Focuslists - Go to /focuslists directly in your browser - Or click "Focuslists" in the left sidebar navigation 2. Create New Focuslist - Click the "Create Focuslist" button (plus icon) - Enter a Name (required) - be descriptive, e.g., "Trigonometry Review" - Add a Description (optional) - explain the purpose, e.g., "Questions I got wrong on trig concepts" - Click "Create" Method 2: While Adding Questions 1. From Practice Mode - While viewing a question, click the bookmark icon (outline of a book) - Select "Create new focuslist" - Enter name and description - The current question will be automatically added 2. From Exam Results - After completing an exam, select questions you want to review - Click "Add to Focuslist" - Choose "Create new focuslist" - Selected questions will be added to your new focuslist How to Add Questions to Focuslists Adding Individual Questions From Practice Mode: 1. Navigate to /practice 2. Browse or search for questions 3. Click on a question to view it 4. Click the bookmark icon (outline of a book) or "Add to Focuslist" button 5. Select an existing focuslist or create a new one From Exam Results: 1. Complete an exam and view results 2. Select questions you want to add (checkboxes) 3. Click "Add to Focuslist" 4. Choose your target focuslist 5. Selected questions will be added Smart Bulk Add (AI-Powered) The Smart Add feature intelligently selects questions based on your performance: 1. Navigate to Practice Mode (/practice) 2. Filter by Topic/Tag - Select a specific topic or tag 3. Choose Difficulty Level - Select Easy, Medium, or Hard 4. Use Smart Add - Click the bookmark icon when filtering is active 5. Select Focuslist - Choose your target focuslist How Smart Add Works: - Selects up to 10 questions automatically - Prioritizes questions you got wrong but haven't mastered - Includes question variations you haven't attempted - Fills remaining spots with unattended questions in that category - Avoids duplicates - won't add questions already in your focuslist How to Manage Focuslists Viewing Your Focuslists 1. Go to Focuslists page (/focuslists) 2. See all your focuslists displayed as cards 3. Each card shows: - Focuslist name and description - Number of questions - Action buttons (details, edit, delete) Editing Focuslists 1. Go to Focuslists page (/focuslists) 2. Find your focuslist in the grid view 3. Click the edit icon (pencil icon) on the focuslist card 4. Update details: - Change the name - Modify the description - Click "Save Changes" Viewing Focuslist Details 1. Click the details icon (bar chart icon) on any focuslist card 2. View comprehensive statistics: - Total questions in the focuslist - Questions you've attempted vs. not attempted - Success rate on attempted questions - Questions with multiple attempts - Last attempt dates and results Managing Questions Within Focuslists Viewing Questions: 1. Open focuslist details (/focuslists/[focuslistId]) 2. Browse the questions table 3. See difficulty levels, tags, and performance statistics 4. Click on any question to practice it Moving Questions Between Focuslists: 1. In the focuslist details page, find the question row 2. Click the "Move" icon (folder with arrow pointing out) 3. Select the target focuslist 4. Question will be moved (removed from current, added to target) Copying Questions: 1. In the focuslist details page, find the question row 2. Click the "Copy" icon (folder with arrow pointing in) 3. Select the target focuslist 4. Question will be copied (remains in both focuslists) Removing Questions: 1. In the focuslist details page, find the question row 2. Click the delete icon (trash can icon) 3. Confirm deletion 4. Question will be removed from the focuslist (but not deleted from the system) Deleting Focuslists 1. Go to Focuslists page (/focuslists) 2. Find your focuslist in the grid view 3. Click the delete icon (trash can icon) on the focuslist card 4. Confirm deletion - This action cannot be undone 5. All questions will be removed from the focuslist (but questions remain in the system) How to Practice with Focuslists Direct Practice 1. Open focuslist details (/focuslists/[focuslistId]) 2. Click on any question in the table 3. Practice the question - Answer and see results 4. Navigate between questions using the sidebar navigation 5. Track your progress - Performance updates automatically Using Focuslists for Targeted Review 1. Create themed focuslists: - "Questions I Got Wrong" - Add questions from failed exam attempts - "Difficult Concepts" - Add hard questions from specific topics - "Quick Review" - Add questions you want to practice regularly 2. Regular Review Schedule: - Review focuslists weekly - Practice questions you haven't attempted - Retry questions you got wrong until mastered Best Practices 📝 Naming Convention - Use descriptive names: "Algebra - Linear Equations", "Physics - Kinematics" - Include difficulty: "Hard Calculus Problems", "Easy Geometry Review" - Add purpose: "Exam Prep - Chapter 5", "Weekly Review - Mistakes" 🏷️ Organization Strategy - Create focuslists by subject (Math, Science, etc.) - Create focuslists by difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard) - Create focuslists by performance (Need Review, Mastered, New) - Create focuslists by timeline (Week 1 Review, Midterm Prep) 🔄 Maintenance - Regularly review and update focuslists - Remove questions you've mastered - Add new questions as you encounter challenging content - Use Smart Add to refresh focuslists with new variations 📊 Performance Tracking - Check focuslist statistics weekly - Focus on focuslists with low success rates - Celebrate progress on improved focuslists - Archive focuslists for completed topics Common Use Cases 1. Exam Preparation - Create focuslists from past exam questions you got wrong - Add questions from specific topics that will be on the exam - Use Smart Add to get varied practice questions 2. Concept Mastery - Create focuslists for specific mathematical concepts - Add questions of increasing difficulty - Practice regularly until consistent success 3. Weekly Review - Create a "Weekly Mistakes" focuslist - Add questions you got wrong during the week - Review every weekend 4. Difficulty Progression - Create separate focuslists for Easy, Medium, Hard questions - Master easier questions before moving to harder ones - Track improvement across difficulty levels Troubleshooting Question Already in Focuslist - You'll see a message if you try to add a duplicate question - The system prevents duplicates automatically - Use the Copy function if you want the same question in multiple focuslists Can't Find a Question - Questions might be inactive or under review - Use the search function in Practice mode (/practice) to find specific questions - Check if the question is already in another focuslist Focuslist Not Loading - Check your internet connection - Refresh the page - Make sure you're logged in - Contact support if the problem persists Can't Find Icons or Buttons - Bookmark icon: Look for an outline of a book next to questions - Details icon: Look for a bar chart icon on focuslist cards - Edit icon: Look for a pencil icon on focuslist cards - Delete icon: Look for a trash can icon on focuslist cards Tips for Success 1. Start Small - Begin with 5-10 questions per focuslist 2. Be Consistent - Review focuslists regularly, not just before exams 3. Use Smart Add - Let the AI help you find the right questions to practice 4. Track Progress - Monitor your improvement using the statistics 5. Stay Organized - Use clear naming and regular maintenance 6. Mix Difficulties - Include a variety of question difficulties in your focuslists --- Need help? If you can't find a feature mentioned in this guide, make sure you're logged in and have the necessary permissions. Contact support if you continue to have issues. Focuslists are a powerful tool for personalized learning. Use them strategically to focus your study time on what matters most for your academic success!
