NZ State Theoretical Exam Flashcards

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

1. Understand the Importance of Flashcards:
   • Recognize the benefits of using flashcards as a study tool for retaining key information.
2. Apply Spaced Repetition Techniques:
   • Integrate spaced repetition into your study routine to enhance long-term memory retention.
3. Effectively Create and Use Flashcards:
   • Develop well-structured flashcards and use them efficiently to reinforce learning.

Why You Should Use Flashcards and Spaced Repetition:

Flashcards:

1. Active Recall: Flashcards promote active recall, a process where you force yourself to remember a piece of information from scratch, strengthening neural pathways.
2. Engagement: They make studying interactive and engaging, which can improve your focus and interest in the material.
3. Portability: Flashcards are portable and can be used anytime, anywhere, making them convenient for on-the-go learning.

Spaced Repetition:

1. Memory Strengthening: Spaced repetition is a method of reviewing information at increasing intervals, which leverages the psychological spacing effect to enhance long-term memory.
2. Efficient Learning: It helps in optimizing your study time by focusing on information that you’re more likely to forget and reviewing it just before you’re about to forget it.
3. Retention Over Cramming: Instead of cramming, which often leads to quick forgetting, spaced repetition ensures information is stored in long-term memory.

By mastering the use of flashcards and incorporating spaced repetition, you’ll enhance your study effectiveness, improve retention, and ensure that information is stored in your long-term memory.