How to Effectively Memorize by Using Flash Cards
Memorization is a vital part of learning and academic success. For those who struggle to memorize, or even for those who don't, using flash cards can help enormously. The mere act of filling out flash cards can help commit facts to memory, and subsequently using them as study aids can allow you to absorb copious amounts of knowledge in a short amount of time.
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Write a question or term to define on one side of an index card. For example, if one of your vocabulary words is "altruistic," write the word on the front of the index card in ink.
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Jot down the answer to the question or the definition of the term on the other side of the card. Write the answer in pencil so you won't be able to see it through the card. For example, if the front of the card says "altruistic," you should write the definition, "devoted to the welfare of others," in pencil on the back of the card.
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Make flash cards for all of the terms or facts you'd like to memorize.
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Quiz yourself on the information by reading the front of each card --- the portion written in ink --- and trying to recall the answer. If you get an answer correct, place that card in a pile designated for facts you've memorized. If you miss an answer, put that card in a pile of facts you still need to learn.
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Retry the questions you've missed by repeating Step four until you've memorized all of your flash cards.
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