Revision and Memory Tips and Techniques: Revision Cards/Flash Cards

A key part of revising for exams is the need to recall quite a lot of information ‘on demand’ for the style of questions set in the exam. Getting the information to ‘stick’ is a common complaint amongst students. A nice revision tip and technique to ensure you remember more information is to summarise the information onto an index card. They can be called Revision Cards or Flash Cards.


1. Think of words that sum up a section or topic that you need to recall for an exam.


2. Write that keyword onto one side of the card. If you want to, you could write more detail about the topic on the other side of the card. Try to keep the material succinct though, and do not write too much. If you need to write more transfer to A4 paper.


3. Alternatively, write a question on one side of the card, and the answer on the other side.


4. Test yourself by asking yourself the question or asking someone to ask you the question. Make the questions varied in difficulty.


5. Build up a set of revision cards and organize them for each subject area.


6. Colour-code the cards and information so that material is instantly recognisable and organised. For this use either, coloured index cards or coloured pens. 


7. Draw a picture or diagram on the index card if you think it sums up the information better than a phrase. Keep it simple and not too large.


Further Revision Cards Resources

Cheap Revision Cards


GCSE Revision Cards - Ready-Made on a Wide Variety of Subjects

Includes GCSE Flash Revise pocket books. If you want pre-made Revision/Flash cards and a question and answer style revision guide, look no further. Covers a wide range of subjects. Saves you the trouble of having to think up of all the questions and answers yourself. Cuts down note-taking time. Find out if your subject is up there!


AS and A2 Level Revision Cards - Ready-Made on a Wide Variety of Subjects


AS and A Level Flash Revise Covers a range of subjects – find out if your subject is up there. Ready-Made Quick Fire Questions and Answers. If you want pre-made Revision/Flash cards and a question and answer style revision guide, look no further. Covers a wide range of subjects. Saves you the trouble of having to think up of all the questions and answers yourself. Cuts down note-taking time.

Good Luck and Happy Studying!

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