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Online Flashcards or Physical flashcards

Hi everyone, I am currently in year 12 and I do Economics psychology and politics. This questions is about economics, at the start of the year I have made flashcards online on Gizmo. However, I have a short test week coming up and I was wondering if i should just rewrite those cards onto physical flashcards or if I should just keep them online?

Reply 1

I recommend physical flashcards as you often need to summarise the concept in fewer words than you would with online; it is also easier to organise into "know" and "don't know piles".
There are studies out there which back-up physical writing of notes etc. to memorise topics - of course, use online for longer definitions etc. if you feel it is convenient, but I'd always recommend you write physical ones and store them in a container to keep them safe.

P.S.) Write flashcards on what you struggle with, not what you already know.

Reply 2

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by KingKevan7
I recommend physical flashcards as you often need to summarise the concept in fewer words than you would with online; it is also easier to organise into "know" and "don't know piles".
There are studies out there which back-up physical writing of notes etc. to memorise topics - of course, use online for longer definitions etc. if you feel it is convenient, but I'd always recommend you write physical ones and store them in a container to keep them safe.
P.S.) Write flashcards on what you struggle with, not what you already know.


Thank you so much!! I think ill use physical flashcards then👍🏾👍🏾

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