Study Skills: How to Make Flashcards

What is the first step in making flashcards?

• Mix pictures and words

• Highlight the most important definitions

• Read the text carefully a few times

• Write your flashcards

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in making flashcards?

• Write only one question per card

• Make the cards lengthy

• Add some color

• Use mnemonic devices

What should you do after reading the text carefully?

• Write your flashcards

• Highlight the most important definitions

• Use mnemonic devices

• Mix pictures and words

Which of the following is a benefit of using flashcards?

• They are only useful for long texts

• They are difficult to make

• They help in active recall

• They cannot be used digitally

What is a common mistake when making flashcards?

• Using mnemonic devices

• Making the cards too lengthy

• Mixing pictures and words

• Highlighting key phrases

What should you do to make effective flashcards?

• Avoid using colors

• Write multiple questions per card

• Download a set online

• Pick your card strategy

What is a recommended way to study with flashcards?

• Write your own cards in an app

• Use cards made by others

• Study all cards equally

• Avoid using algorithms

What should you do with bigger topics when making flashcards?

• Split them into multiple cards

• Use only pictures

• Write them on one card

• Avoid using flashcards

What is a key feature of flashcards?

• They are only physical

• They help in memorizing short pieces of information

• They should be lengthy

• They are not useful for definitions

What is a common question about flashcards?

• Does it matter if students make the flashcards themselves?

• How many colors should be used?

• Should flashcards be lengthy?

• Can flashcards be used for long texts?