Using eStudy Cards to prepare for the EA Exam will certainly put you at the head of the class. The timed EA Exam covers so many topics that you need an extra study tool to help you cover all the material. Flashcards are a tried and true study mechanism to enhance mastery of the tested material.
The 1,500+ cards are carefully designed to prepare you for the EA Exam. Each card presents a question with the answer displayed immediately or hidden until requested. After viewing the answer the card is categorized as being recalled correctly or incorrectly, and put in a deck to be re-tested. Repetition is important because studies have shown that 56% of what is learned is forgotton after one hour, and that increases to 63% after one day.
The eStudy Cards are included in the eCourse Premium study materials. They may be purchased separately for $99 for all three parts. Use the eStudy Cards to identify your strengths and weaknesses within a comprehensive study program.
WiseGuides eStudy Cards Software is similar to solitaire and very easy to use.
Using the system to meet your needs and preferences
Dealing the eStudy Cards
As you go through the card deck, indicate if you understand the card's answer ("Cards I Know") or if you feel that you need to study the topic more ("Cards I Don't Know"). The cards are moved to their respective pile based on your designation. The "Cards I Don't Know" pile may be reshuffled and dealt again until you know the material. You can shuffle and begin again as many times as you like. Cards can also be skipped for review at a later time.
Progress - Summary of Results
The Progress button will halt play and display your study progress in a tally of the number of cards you designated as "Cards I know", "Cards I don't know", and cards "Skipped". When you close the progress screen you will be returned to continue play at the point you left off.
Create Your Own Cards -- Click on the Customize button to create, delete, or edit your own cards. To add a new card, click the "New Card" button, enter a "Question" and "Answer" for the card and then click "Save Card". Once custom cards are created they may be included in the card pack by selecting the custom cards check box on the Options screen (the software will automatically make this selection). Creating your own flashcards helps clarify the concepts and is a very effective way to study.
Printing Options -- You may print just the questions (card fronts), the answers (card backs), or both questions and answers. There is a quick print function which prints the questions followed by the answers (not formatted to fit on a card). The graphic print function prints the question and answer side by side. You may print just the current card, the "Cards I Know", the "Cards I Don't Know", and the entire card deck.