Flashcards

Flashcards are an effective study tool in conjunction with spaced practice. You can utilize various tools designed to facilitate active recall of what you've learned. Here are some recommended flashcard tools that can assist you in implementing spaced repetition. Additionally, you have the option to create your own flashcards to review your study material.

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Here are links to some flashcard tools as well as tutorial videos for each:

The tools above can help you refresh your memory and memorize important concepts.

General Notecard Review Technique - NQAT (Notecards Questions and Answers Technique) 

Example Notecard Setup:

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Ensure that you are writing a question on the front of your notecard, with reference to where you can find the information necessary to answer it, in case you need to refresh your memory. On the back, write all the details necessary to answer the question (or solve the equation). Below, you will find a method to study more effectively, using these notecards. 

 

 

 

 

Six Steps for Studying:

  • Step 1: Read a question aloud from or look at a problem from the notecard.
  • Step 2: Without looking, recite an answer aloud as if lecturing a class. If you have problems and solutions on notecards, write out a solution on scrap paper from memory.
  • Step 3: Turn the notecard over and check for completeness and accuracy of your answer or solution.
  • Step 4: If your answer was complete and accurate, place the notecard in the “I know this” pile.
  • Step 5: If your answer or solution was not complete and accurate, read the answer aloud. Then, turn the card over and read the question aloud or view the problem again. Recite aloud or  write the answer once more from memory and then turn the card over and check your answer. Keep repeating this step until you get the answer correct and then place that notecard in the “I don’t know this, yet” pile. Then move on to the next notecard.
  • Step 6: Review the “I don’t know this pile” once every 2 to 3 days to promote learning. Review the “I know this” pile once or twice per week to check for and prevent forgetting.