Most tests are graded right or wrong — but learning doesn’t work that way. In this video, Andrew from Brainscape explains why the Brainscape flashcard app uses a 5-point confidence scale instead of marking answers as “right” or “wrong,” and how this system is grounded in cognitive science, spaced repetition, and the Leitner System.

You’ll learn how rating your confidence — not just correctness — leads to faster learning, better memory retention, and more efficient study sessions. If you’re studying for exams, learning a language, or optimizing your study habits, this video explains the science behind one of the most effective flashcard systems available.

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00:00 Why Right vs. Wrong Fails as a Learning Method

01:16 The Leitner System & Spaced Repetition Explained

02:15 How Brainscape Automates Spaced Repetition

03:56 Why Brainscape Asks “How Well Did You Know This?” After Each Flashcard

05:54 Final Thoughts

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👉 What Is Confidence-Based Repetition (& Why Does It Make Learning Feel Effortless)?

👉 The Complete Cognitive Science Behind Brainscape

👉 Comparing Spaced Repetition Algorithms

👉 What is Spaced Repetition (& Why Is It Key To All Learning)?

Or browse our collection of study-related articles

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📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

Struggling to focus when you study? You sit down with good intentions… and suddenly you begin daydreaming. If staying on task feels impossible — especially with ADHD — you're not alone.

In this video, Andrew from Brainscape breaks down why flashcards are one of the most ADHD-friendly study tools out there, and how they work with your brain rather than against it.

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00:00 — Why Studying Is Hard With ADHD + The Daydreaming Problem
00:17 — How Flashcards Help ADHD Brains Focus & Stay Stimulated
00:48 — Active Recall: The Science Behind Better Memory & Focus
01:31 — Digital Flashcards & Bite-Sized Study Sessions
02:46 — Spaced Repetition & Beating the Forgetting Curve
03:38 — The Final Verdict

💡 Want to dive deeper? Check out these related articles and resources to level up your study game:

👉 Are flashcards helpful for people with ADHD? https://www.brainscape.com/academy/flashcards-helpful-adhd/
👉 ADHD Test-Taking Strategies and Study Tips https://www.brainscape.com/academy/how-to-study-with-adhd/
👉 Why fidgeting can help students with ADHD https://www.brainscape.com/academy/adhd-and-fidgeting/
👉 The Science of Never Forgetting: Spaced Repetition for Fast Learning That Lasts https://www.brainscape.com/academy/science-never-forgetting-spaced-repetition/

Or browse our collection of study-related articles
➡️https://www.brainscape.com/academy/

📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

What if studying didn’t feel like a chore for your kids? Flashcards can turn learning into fun while building confidence, focus, and better memory. In this video, Andrew, the CEO of Brainscape, breaks down why flashcards are one of the most powerful tools for kids — and how digital flashcard apps like Brainscape make studying easier, faster, and more engaging.

Whether your child is learning math, vocabulary, science facts, or even a new language, flashcards can help them master any subject. With the right strategies, flashcards become more than a study tool — they become a confidence booster and a way to make learning part of everyday life.

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00:00 – Why flashcards make learning fun

00:25 – Why kids need flashcards

00:56 – The science behind flashcards (attention span & active recall)

02:20 – Digital flashcards & Brainscape app benefits

03:49 – Building confidence & a growth mindset

04:12 – Final thoughts

💡 Want to dive deeper? Check out these related articles and resources:

👉 What are the benefits of flashcards for kids? https://www.brainscape.com/academy/benefits-flashcards-kids/

👉 How to use flashcards for kids https://www.brainscape.com/academy/how-use-flashcards-with-children/

👉 How Can I Teach My Young Kids at Home? https://www.brainscape.com/academy/preschool-home-schooling-guide/

👉 Do flashcards help kids with dyslexia? https://www.brainscape.com/academy/flashcards-kids-dyslexia/

Or browse our collection of study-related articles

➡️ https://www.brainscape.com/academy/

📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal