Flash cards?

everyone told me that i should make flash cards for my science classes and, of course, i ignored them. Two years later, i think they might actually be helpful.





Can someone suggest ways to make flash cards (format? i guess) for biology, chemistry, and/or physics?





help would be much appreciated.

Flash cards?
Well its pretty easy..flash cards can be very annoying and a lot of people think of them as not useful, but in reality, they really do work if you spend time on them.


To make them, say you have a word and its definition that you need to memorize. Write the word on one side of an index card, and the definition on the other side.


Or if you have a question and answer you need to memorize, have the question on one side, and answer on the other. Its pretty simple, just work on it :]
Reply:If you need specific questions and answers type


info, making them yourself will be the best.


Check with Art supply store. If u have computer,u can try making the cards with the printer. Or a pro print shop/copier store.


If you only need general info. some college book


stores may have general info cards on various subjects.
Reply:Flash cards stimulate recognition by sight, and continued use over time trains your mind to actually recognize what is on each card wherever you encounter them.





If you're interested in formulas and reactions more than definitions, then go through your texts and pick out 50 or so topics from each subject. It will be helpful if you choose difficult topics -- because obviously you will have to research the answers if they are not already given.





Once you have collected your topics, go grab a set of index cards and write down your chosen ones with the answer at the back. I find 3x5in cards to be the best. Make sure your question side is fairly simple to recognize at a glance. For example,





(Side 1) Chemistry - Reactions





2KCl + PbSO4 --%26gt; ?





(Side 2) Chemistry - Reactions





? --%26gt; PbCl2 + K2SO4





This way you are able to utilize both side of the cards and each becomes double useful.





A few other examples:





(Side 1) Biology - Photosynthesis





CO2 + Water + Sunlight forms ??





(Side 2) Biology - Photosynthesis





?? forms Glucose + O2





Using a bold wedge marker to make displays clear and crisp. And don't doodle on your cards.





If you need more questions you can't find in your texts, go to the libe and check out the Schaum's Outline series on your subjects.





Have fun!