Flashcards and Spaced Repetition: A Great Way To
Learn
How it Works -
Repetition
When you learn, you are creating memories.
It is easier to recall information that we have
been repeatedly exposed to. Repetition reinforces
learning. If you don't study for a test until the
night before, and then study for seven hours, you
will not do as well as well as if you spent an
hour studying each night the week before the
exam. That's part of spaced repetition: Use
repetition to reinforce what you learn.
How
it works - Spacing
Repetition
is good, and flash cards are great for
repetition, but spaced repetition is even better
for learning. Simply put, quiz yourself at longer
and longer intervals. Start with small steps and
gradually return to your flashcards less and less
frequently until you are able to recall the
material after the desired interval. Spaced
repetition helps you study effectively and use
your time efficiently by studying when it does
the most good.
Flashcards are Great for Spaced
Repetition
Flashcards
repeatedly expose you to the same stimulus to
enhance learning. They create a realistic
challenge by presenting a cue to recall
information. You control what you want the
stimulus (question) to be, and you control what
you want the response (answer) to be. Flashcards
are easily adapted to the timing requirements of
spaced repetition, reinforcing information at
longer and longer intervals to improve recall.
Flashcards involve multiple senses, including
sight, touch, and sound (when you read aloud), to
create a stronger impression that enhances
recall. Flashcards allow you to learn at your own
rate and they are more portable than most study
materials, which makes them well-suited to the
timing requirements of spaced repetition.
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