Thea’s Smart Flashcards Are Here!

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Flashcards, but smarter.  We’ve taken one of your favorite study methods and supercharged it with science-backed strategies to help you actually remember what you study—without the burnout. 

Thea’s new Smart Flashcards are powered by spaced repetition and active recall, two of the most effective techniques for long-term memory. Instead of cramming and forgetting, you’ll see the right cards at the right time—based on how well you know the material. 

So, what’s spaced repetition—and why does it work?

Spaced repetition is a learning technique that times your reviews based on how well you know something. If you’re confident on a term, you won’t see it again for a while. But if you're struggling, it’ll pop up more often. This prevents you from overstudying things you’ve already mastered and helps you lock in the tougher stuff with just the right amount of review. It’s one of the most efficient ways to transfer knowledge from short-term to long-term memory—and it means less time studying in the long run. 

Active recall is where the magic really happens. 

Instead of passively rereading notes or highlighting your textbook, active recall forces your brain to retrieve information without a hint. Every time you quiz yourself with a flashcard, you're strengthening that mental connection and building real memory. It's proven to deepen understanding and improve exam performance—and it’s built right into every Smart Flashcard set on Thea. 

Here’s how it works:  You can now sort your flashcards by what you know, kinda know, and don’t know yet. That way, you’re not wasting time on material you’ve already mastered. You’re focusing where it counts—and watching your confidence (and grades) go up. 

Smart Flashcards are available now, and they're free to use. So why wait?  Upload your course material, generate your study kit, and let Thea do the rest. 

Start studying smarter—not harder—today. 

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