Brainscape is a great tool for creating and sharing adaptive flashcards with your students.
But I need ready-made flashcards!
Great news. We've got those too!
Did you know that Brainscape has over 1 million courses worth of great flashcards created by top publishers, teachers, and students around the world? These flashcards are ideal learning tools for teachers to use in the classroom to ramp up engagement and to maximize their students' learning.
[Check out the hundreds of flashcard subjects we have available for your students.]
Finding Ready-Made Flashcards for Your Students Couldn’t Be Easier
You can find your Subject either by browsing the different categories or by typing your specific query (e.g. “Biology 101”) into the search bar. What you'll then see is a list of every flashcard set that meets that exact description. (Yes, our library operates on exact-match searches so play around a bit!)
Our certified flashcards (left, above) have been created and vetted by Brainscape's panels of subject-matter experts, and are denoted by the little green checkmark. These are ideally the flashcards you should be using with your class because you can trust that they are as accurate and complete as possible.
The remaining flashcards have been made by other students, instructors, educators, and publishers and, while not vetted by us, are rich resources for you to tap into and edit to meet your needs. Click on the top-ranked flashcard collections and see if they align with your curriculum. They don't have to be a perfect match—they just need to be close enough.
Once you've identified a solid flashcard set, copy the class to your dashboard and then edit, add, or delete flashcards as needed. You can even ADD information to them, like footnotes, audio (perhaps to clarify pronunciation), and images. Once you feel they're ready, share the link with your students.
Your students can then study these flashcards in either a web browser or in their mobile Brainscape app (anywhere, anytime).
FAQ: Ready-Made Flashcards for Students
How to make flash cards for students?
Start by breaking your material into bite-sized facts, questions, or prompts. Each flashcard should focus on a single concept. You can make them by hand or use a digital tool that allows you to organize and edit decks easily. Many teachers also involve students in the creation process, which boosts engagement and retention.
Do flashcards help with ADHD?
Yes. When used correctly, flashcards can support students with ADHD by promoting active recall, offering short bursts of focused activity, and delivering frequent feedback. Digital flashcards that adapt to a learner’s progress can help maintain attention and minimize overwhelm, especially when paired with clear study goals and breaks.
What is the app that automatically creates flashcards?
Brainscape includes an AI toolkit that can turn study notes into flashcards within minutes. Just paste your content, and the tool organizes it into question-and-answer pairs aligned with best practices in cognitive science.
What is the best app to use for flashcards?
Brainscape is widely recognized as one of the best flashcard apps for serious learners. It combines adaptive repetition, active recall, and confidence-based learning into a sleek web and mobile experience. Teachers can monitor student progress and customize content for any subject or grade level.
Double Your Students’ Retention of Knowledge
At Brainscape, we don't just offer flashcards as learning tools for teachers. Since managing our adaptive flashcard learning platform, we've collected valuable insights for tens of thousands of educators to learn what works best for your students to retain knowledge. You can find these insights in our in-depth guide on how to optimize students’ study performance.
However you decide to use Brainscape in your class, we’re confident that your students will appreciate learning twice as fast!