Flash cards - time waster or grade saver?

does making flashcards for a big test really help you or just waste your time making them?

Flash cards - time waster or grade saver?
It's a really useful study method. You basically read everything twice, once when you read it before writing, then again when you are writing it down...plus any other time you use them. They can also be pulled out anywhere so even bus rides can be used for studying without pulling out huge folders!





I'd say colour code them by subject as it helps set things apart in your mind, and don't just use random facts, have an order or theme to them, that way if you remember one card you are likely to remember more in the test as you can relate that one to others.





Good luck with your exam!
Reply:They are a big help!! Not only do you get to write things down, but by writing them down, you kind of memorize them. And also they are easy to use. But just a heads up, make them like 2+days b4 a test/ quiz/ exam. And you should review them like everyday; but trust me, it will pay off
Reply:it really depends on the type of learner you are. i need to see something lots of times before i remember it, and writing things more than once helps me to remember it, so making and reviewing the flashcards helps me remember.
Reply:they help,


really good for quizzing yourself- I would make them if i were you.





i used them and got a 98% on the test :)





hope it helps!


good luck.
Reply:they really help i usually dont make flash cards and i did this last time and got a 97!
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