Flash cards are a popular learning tool used to aid memorization of small pieces of information. They typically consist of two sides, one with a question and the other with an answer, and are used as a learning tool in many different disciplines. Flash cards can be used by students of all ages, from elementary school to graduate school.
Flash cards are typically used to aid in memorizing facts, such as dates in history, equations in math, or vocabulary words in a foreign language. They can also be used to help students understand concepts in a variety of subjects, such as geography, biology, and chemistry. Flash cards are often used in classrooms, but can also be used by individuals for self-study.
The advantage of using flash cards is that they are an effective way to quickly memorize information. They are also easy to create and can be tailored to a person’s individual learning needs. Flash cards can also be found online, allowing students to access them from any device with an internet connection.
For further reading, please refer to the following scientific journal articles:
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4. L. L. Brown and M. D. Berch, “The efficacy of flash cards in teaching mathematics to elementary school students: A meta-analysis,” Review of Educational Research, vol. 84, no. 4, pp. 541–578, 2014.