Flash cards are an effective study strategy that can be used in short periods of time. They chunk information into small pieces on individual cards. Flash cards can be created by writing questions on one side and answers on the other. They should be used to test memorization by writing out answers without just reciting them. Examples of using flash cards include defining terms, explaining math problems, and illustrating concepts with pictures and parts labeled.

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We are going to look at the use
of Flash Cards as an effective
strategy for studying.
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2. Flash Cards
Why use Flash Cards?
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1. They are effective in quick or brief
periods of time
2. Information is “Chunked” in small
packs and are a convenient study tool
at bus stops, on walks, in a line, etc.
3. Can be used individually, paired, or in
a group
4. Its a handy note-taking strategy

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When to use Flash Cards
1. Use for a quick review
2. Use when walking or pacing,
and try talking out loud
3. Increase the difficulty by
putting easy ones aside and
focusing on the more difficult
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illustrations
5. Scatter about a room for
visualized identity

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What are Flash Cards?
Flash cards are two-sided study aids, Flash Card 1
usually a simple 3 x 5 cards, that A Cue
have a cue, a question, or a concept
A Question
on one side
A Concept
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And the �answer� on the other or
opposite side
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6. Flash Cards
Write out a question on one side of
How to create Flash Cards
the card,
Then write out the answer on the
other.
These questions and answers should
be derived from your class notes or
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The answers should be words or cues
which will lead to the correct answer.

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How to use Flash Cards Use the cards to memorize the
questions and answers. Do not simply
recite them by heart, write down the
answers.
When you have finish a block of cards,
check your work and repeat writing
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missed until you get them all correct.

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Why write, and not merely recite?
Because you will have to write the
answers on the actual exam; get used
to writing them now.
Of course, if it's going to be an oral
exam, reciting may be better than
writing.
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when reciting, especially if you recite
silently to yourself, if you write the
answers and have a good memory,
then, during an oral exam, you can
"read" the answers with your mind's
eye.

9. Flash Cards
Put terms on one side with definitions
Here is an example of using and examples on the other side.
Flash Cards to explain terms
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Place types of math problems on
Here is an example of using
one side with examples on the
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other side
problems
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Draw an illustration on one side with an
arrow pointing to the part you need to
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Why not visit this useful site?
Flashcard Exchange - Flashcard
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Exchange is the world's largest flashcard
library. Kinesthetic learners can improve
their retention ability by making
flashcards for this website.