Common Sense Media Review
By Liz Panarelli
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Useful study tool's online database has some iffy content.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
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FlipCards - Flashcard app for memory training
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
From the menu, teens and tweens can tap "My flipcards" to see nine sample flashcard sets including a set that gives basic instructions on using the app. If they tap the + button, they can create a new set or download one from the millions available in the online Quizlet database. The flashcard editor allows users to add text and images to both sides of the card. Teens and tweens tap a card to flip it and swipe the screen to move to the next card. The pro version of the app also has a test feature to help users check their learning.
Is It Any Good?
For a free app, FLIPCARDS is a quite useful flashcard tool. The flashcards created within the app are quite lovely, with bright colors and text and your own photos to keep things interesting. Creating and editing the flashcards and navigating around the app is not always intuitive, but viewing them is simple and fun.
The integration with Quizlet is a mixed bag. Access to the flashcard sets on Quizlet has a high potential for learning, but also for exposure to inappropriate and inaccurate content. In addition, while some of the features included on the Quizlet site are available here, such as sorting search results by most studied, alphabetical, or most recently added, others are missing -- like the ability to browse by category or transform flashcards into quizzes and test yourself. Users interested in additional functionality can check out the pro version of the app.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
If your kids choose to download flashcards from Quizlet, help them search for accurate and appropriate sets to study.
Encourage your kids to create their own flashcard sets and include images. Visuals help learners make more lasting connections to new words and concepts.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Math : algebra , arithmetic , geometry , Science : biology , chemistry , geology , physics , Social Studies : geography , government , history , Language & Reading : vocabulary
- Skills : Self-Direction : identifying strengths and weaknesses , Thinking & Reasoning : memorization
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : July 14, 2012
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : NOMTEK
- Version : 1.2
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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