Study Tools

Study Tools provide learners with self-directed learning resources — flashcards, notes, practice tests, and peer review. These tools supplement exam-based learning and help learners prepare at their own pace.

Study Tool Modules

Flashcard Decks

Flashcards use active recall to reinforce learning. Each deck contains cards with a front (question) and back (answer) side.

• Create Decks — Set a title, description, subject, tags, and visibility (private or shared)
• Add Cards — Create cards with front/back content and set their order within the deck
• Study Mode — Flip through cards and rate your confidence. The system tracks review history per card
• Spaced Repetition — Cards you struggle with appear more frequently in study sessions

Study Notes

Notes provide a simple way to organize study material with folders and tags:

• Create Notes — Write notes with a title, content, subject, and tags. Assign to folders for organization
• Folder System — Create nested folders with parent-child relationships to organize notes by topic
• Visibility — Set notes as "private" (only you) or "shared" (visible to classmates)
• Search — Filter notes by folder, subject, or full-text search across titles and content

Practice Tests

Practice tests let learners test themselves using questions from the question bank:

• Take a Test — Select a practice test, answer questions within the optional time limit, and submit
• Instant Scoring — Get your score immediately after submission with a breakdown of correct and incorrect answers
• Attempt History — Review all past attempts with scores, time taken, and completion dates

Peer Review

Peer review enables collaborative learning through structured feedback:

• Submit Work — Submit content for peer review with optional reviewer assignment
• Review & Rate — Provide written feedback and a numerical rating on classmates' submissions
• Track Status — Filter reviews by role (reviewer/author) and status (pending/completed)

Study Tools Statistics

The study tools dashboard shows aggregate stats including total flashcard decks, total cards, total notes, total practice tests completed, and recent activity. These metrics help learners track their study habits over time.