Reading CDC textbooks passively produces low exam retention. Converting learning objectives into prompt-response flashcards inverts the learning equation.
The 3 Card Archetypes
- Definitional: Term on front $\rightarrow$ Technical definition with SI units on back.
- Contrast: Two related concepts on front (e.g. Mass vs Weight) $\rightarrow$ Minimum 3 comparison points in tabular format on back.
- Procedural: Step-by-step experiment on front $\rightarrow$ Chemical reagents, apparatus labels, and reaction equation on back.
