Definition of Flash Cards
Flash cards are an educational tool to help people memorize information. Though technological advances have enhanced many learning devices, simple flash cards have remained a vital part of the learning environment.
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Size
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Flash cards are usually designed to be about the size of a playing card so they can be easily handled in a deck.
Content
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The cards are designed with a question on one side and an answer on the other.
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Usage
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An individual asking the questions typically holds a card up, displaying the question to a student. When the student answers correctly, the next card is displayed. Some students use flash cards on their own to quiz themselves.
Topics
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Flash cards can be used to learn virtually any set of information. In elementary schools, they are often employed to assist students with memorization of basic math principles. When used to teach a foreign language, flash cards help students review vocabulary words and their meanings.
Electronic Variations
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Electronic and online flashcards are available. This makes it possible for students to study online and for educators to easily share sets of flash cards they have made with others.
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