Effective Flashcard Creation
A set of procedures for designing flashcards that enhance learning through active recall and the spaced repetition technique. This guide ensures that the flashcards created are optimized for memorization.
Step 1: Content Selection
Identify and select bite-sized information pertinent to your learning objectives. This content should be a single fact, idea, or concept that can be easily recalled.
Step 2: Question Crafting
Convert the selected content into a question that prompts active recall. Ensure the question is clear, concise, and leads to the specific answer you have in mind.
Step 3: Answer Formulation
Create a concise answer that directly responds to the flashcard’s question. The answer should be specific enough to verify the correct recall without additional context.
Step 4: Layout Design
Design the flashcard layout to be clear and uncluttered. Place the question on one side and the answer on the other, using easy-to-read fonts and formatting.
Step 5: Review Cycle Integration
Integrate the newly created flashcards into a spaced repetition schedule. Use a dedicated app or a manual method to ensure review sessions are spaced out incrementally.
General Notes
Spaced Repetition
Spaced repetition is a learning technique that involves increasing intervals of time between subsequent review of previously learned material to exploit the psychological spacing effect.
Active Recall
Active recall is a principle of efficient learning which claims the need to actively stimulate memory during the learning process, often seen as testing oneself.