Everyone always talks about flashcards and how amazing they are! But rarely do people actually tell you what flashcards are. So, because of that, here’s your ultimate guide to flashcards and how they can help you study!
- What are flashcards
- Ways to use flashcards
- Digital flashcards
- Paper flashcards
- Benefits of flashcards
- Save time
- Less effort
- Active recall
What are flashcards
Flashcards are cards with information on both sides: on one side, there is a prompt or question, and on the other, there is the answer. You have to try to recall the information on the back of the flashcard without looking, then you can turn it around to check if you’re right. They are used to memorise words, concepts, or other important information!
Ways to use flashcards
Digital flashcards
Digital flashcards are super easy to make. Websites like Quizlet and apps like Anki allow you to easily make sets of flashcards to store on your laptop. Also, Quizlet has a database of user-made flashcard sets if you don’t want to make your own!
Paper flashcards
You can easily make flashcards on paper! Use some index cards, and write a prompt on the front and the answer on the back! If you don’t have index cards, then you can just cut up pieces of paper into smaller sizes. Also, if you want to, you can colour-code your flashcards for different subjects or topics!
Benefits of flashcards
Save time
Flashcards can save you a lot of time. This is because you don’t have to write down the information while you’re recalling it. Instead, you just have to say it or recall it in your mind. Because of this, you save a lot of time on writing!
Less effort
Flashcards are one of the easiest ways to study. This is because you only have to look at the prompt and try to remember the information – there’s no writing involved at all! Flashcards are the best way to study if you don’t really feel like studying.
Active recall
Flashcards include active recall, which is so important in studying! Active recall means that you can remember things for longer, which is really beneficial. With flashcards, you spend less time studying, and you remember the information for longer – win-win!
