Best for
- Revision and spaced practice
- Key terms, facts and formulas
- Low-stakes learning before an exam
Capabilities
- Two-sided cards with rich content
- Learner self-assessment
- Works alongside practice questions
Considerations
- Self-marked, so not suitable for summative scoring
- Keep each card to one idea
What is a flashcard?
A flashcard has a prompt on the front and the answer on the back. The learner tries to recall the answer, flips the card and then rates whether they knew it.
When to use it
Use flashcards for revision and practice, especially for terminology, facts and formulas that learners need to recall quickly. They work well alongside practice tests in exam preparation.
How Synap marks it
Flashcards are self-marked. Learners judge their own recall, which keeps practice quick and low pressure.
Authoring tips
Keep each card to a single question and a short answer. Add images or examples to the back of the card where they help learners remember.
Flashcard is one of 29 question types in Synap's exam authoring software, alongside reusable question banks, bulk import and flexible marking.