A Game Changer for Learning
Brainscape has been an absolute game changer for my son, who requires significant remedial support. It's revolutionized how he studies for exams, and I’ve even started using it myself to learn a new language. We began using Brainscape in Grade 9, and the progress has been remarkable. My son went from barely passing Grade 8 to achieving a solid 70% average in both Grade 9 and Grade 10. It's truly made a difference in his academic journey. 😍What I Love: ❣️The brain science baked into it: The app's use of cognitive science principles really sets it apart and enhances retention and understanding. ❣️Tracking progress/confidence gained: I love how Brainscape tracks his learning progress and how confident he feels about the material. This feature gives him a real sense of accomplishment. ❣️Attaching images to cards: As a visual learner, my son benefits greatly from this feature, as it allows us to add images to the cards to reinforce concepts. ❣️Content sections on cards: The option to add prompts, clarifiers, footnotes, and more to each card makes the learning experience more comprehensive and organized. ❣️Syncing between devices: I can make changes to his cards on my Mac, and within seconds, those updates reflect on his device, making it seamless and convenient. ❣️Organizing flashcards into 'decks': The ability to organize cards into subject-specific decks is incredibly helpful. We can break subjects down into chapters or semesters, which allows us to focus on specific content he needs extra help with. 🤓 What I’d Love to See Added: ✏️ More formatting options: Such as font sizes, font colors, highlighting, and text styles and color-coding of cards. These features would be incredibly supportive for visual learners like my son and myself, making the cards even more customizable and easier to engage with. ✏️ The ability to reverse cards: It would be fantastic to have an option to automatically "reverse" the cards. Right now, we set up the cards with a question on one side and the answer on the other. Being able to flip the cards so that the answers become questions (and vice versa) would allow us to study the material from both directions, enhancing our learning experience even further. Overall, Brainscape has been a wonderful tool for both my son and me. It's not only helped him improve academically but also made learning more enjoyable and efficient. Highly recommend!
