Thanks for joining me as we wrap-up the memorization series. Today I want to introduce you to one of my favorite free online tools for memorization, Quizlet.com. This is my go-to tool for working on lists of terms and definitions.
I love this site because it is very easy to get started and create a set of terms and definitions. Once you’re set up there are a ton of ways you can work on the set including games you can play, traditional flashcards, and a customizable test mode (my fav).
They also have a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices. I find it very useful for studying on-the-fly and maximizing my time. If I am waiting in the school drop-off line for 5 minutes I will pull out my phone and run a quick test.
Quizlet allows you to search through user-created quizlets and you can use any of their pre-built term sets to study from. If you are studying something extremely popular, this may be helpful, but most often you will want to create your own Quizlet to review exactly what you need to know.
Quizlet for Memorization
You will get the biggest impact out of quick-facts. Things like terms & definitions, dates & events, names & achievements, code & its purpose, etc. If you would think about using a normal flashcard, it should work well on Quizlet.
A great way to maximize your notes is to turn them into question and answer pairs. These work really well in the Quizlet system to generate quizzes to help you review the material.
How to Create Your Own Quizlet
Because it is so quick and easy to create your own set, I recorded a quick two-minute video to show you how:
This is part 5 of the memorization series:
Try It Yourself: 10-minute Challenge
- Pull out your awesome notes and identify the facts you need to memorize.
- Create a free account at quizlet.com and start your first set.
- Add your terms and definitions to the set.
- Start working on your terminology! Try out the test mode (remove the written options, they are really hard to get correct)
Berenice says
Your site and your e-mails are awsome and most helpful. Thank you sooooo much
Jessica says
Thank YOU for the lovely feedback!