Prepare for exams with flashcards and spaced repetition
AnkiCat is a standalone flashcard app for iOS and Android. Turn notes and PDFs into editable cards, practice active recall, and review on a spaced schedule. Here is a practical way to combine those tools with your wider exam preparation.
1. Start with the syllabus and your own material
List the topics your exam covers. Use your lecture notes, permitted course PDFs, or a study guide you have the right to use. Keep decks focused on a topic so you can find gaps later. AnkiCat can draft cards from your material; review every draft against the source before studying it.
2. Give each flashcard one clear question
Ask for a definition, a distinction, a step, or a reason. Split a card that asks several things into smaller questions. For example, replace ‘Explain spaced repetition and active recall’ with ‘What is active recall?’ and ‘Why space reviews over time?’ Write an answer you can check without guessing what counts as correct.
3. Recall first, then check the answer
Say or write your answer before revealing the card. Rate your recall honestly so the review schedule reflects what you remember. When you miss a question, check the source and improve an ambiguous card rather than memorizing confusing wording.
4. Spread reviews across your preparation period
Return to scheduled reviews regularly instead of saving the whole deck for the night before. AnkiCat uses spaced repetition to schedule cards from your review history. Review synced cards offline when needed; generating cards with AI requires an internet connection.
5. Use practice questions to apply the facts
Flashcards are useful for facts and short explanations. Combine them with worked problems, essays, or practice exams that match your assessment. Use quizzes and your review results to find weak topics, then return to the course material. A study app supports preparation; it cannot guarantee an exam result.
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