Effective Flashcard Creation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is a principle of efficient learning which claims the need to actively stimulate memory during the learning process, often seen as testing oneself.