Study Skills: How to Make Flashcards

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What is the first step in making flashcards?

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Read the text carefully a few times

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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

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Make the cards lengthy

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What should you do after reading the text carefully?

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Highlight the most important definitions

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What is a benefit of using flashcards?

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They help in active recall

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What is a common mistake when making flashcards?

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Making the cards too lengthy

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What should you do to make effective flashcards?

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Pick your card strategy

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What is a recommended way to study with flashcards?

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Write your own cards in an app

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What should you do with bigger topics when making flashcards?

Back

Split them into multiple cards

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What is a key feature of flashcards?

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They help in memorizing short pieces of information

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What is a common question about flashcards?

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Does it matter if students make the flashcards themselves?