Effective Flashcard Study Techniques

The video introduces the Add One technique for studying flashcards, highlighting its effectiveness through spaced repetition and breaks. It explains how to use note cards with mnemonics and pictures to enhance memory. The Add One technique involves starting with one card, reviewing it, and gradually adding more cards while mixing and reviewing them. The video concludes with recommendations for using this method to improve study efficiency.

What is the primary benefit of using flashcards according to the video?

• They are difficult to use.

• They are outdated.

• They are portable and effective.

• They are expensive.

What is a key component to include on the back of a flashcard?

• A question

• A personal note

• A definition

• A random picture

How can mnemonic devices be used with flashcards?

• They should be complex.

• They can be personal and unique.

• They must make sense to everyone.

• They should be avoided.

What is the first step in the Add One technique?

• Start with all cards at once.

• Skip the first card.

• Begin with one card.

• Mix all cards immediately.

What should you do after reviewing two cards in the Add One technique?

• Add another card to the stack.

• Stop the process.

• Remove a card from the stack.

• Start over with new cards.

What is a suggested number of flashcards to work with at a time?

• Fifteen

• Twenty

• Ten

• Five

What should you do after completing a set of ten flashcards?

• Review them once more.

• Mix them with another set.

• Discard them.

• Set them aside and start a new set.

What is the purpose of mixing the stack of flashcards?

• To keep them organized.

• To make it harder to study.

• To ensure random order and better recall.

• To confuse the learner.

What is the final step in the Add One technique?

• Review all cards once.

• Take a break and return to the original stack.

• Discard the cards.

• Start a new topic.

What is the overall goal of the Add One technique?

• To memorize only a few cards.

• To make studying more difficult.

• To increase the efficiency of learning with flashcards.

• To reduce the number of flashcards used.