Flashcards

Flashcards are helpful because they make revision active. Instead of simply rereading notes, students have to test themselves by trying to recall information from memory. This strengthens learning and helps knowledge move into long-term memory.

They are also useful because they break revision into small, manageable chunks. A good flashcard focuses on one key idea, definition, quote, process or example, making it easier for students to identify what they know and what they still need to practise.

Flashcards work best when they are used regularly over time. By revisiting cards little and often, students can strengthen weaker areas, reduce forgetting and build confidence before exams. They are especially powerful when students say answers aloud, shuffle the order and return more frequently to the cards they find difficult.