How to use Quizlet - Official tutorial for new users

Name: How to use Quizlet - Official tutorial for new users
Uploaded: 2021-04-19T18:32:00.000Z
Duration: 32 min 20 s

Beginner's Guide to Quizlet

Introduction to Quizlet

Rory Yakubov, a math teacher from Old Bridge High School, introduces the tutorial on using Quizlet for beginners.

Quizlet study sets function as digital flashcards, allowing users to create and share their own study materials.

Creating an Account

Users can create a student account at quizlet.com by selecting an avatar or uploading a picture and choosing a memorable username for easy login.

Exploring Study Sets

A Quizlet study set consists of terms and definitions or problems and answers that can be created or searched for within the platform.

Users can search for existing study sets by entering relevant keywords (e.g., "biology") in the search bar to find resources made by others.

Utilizing Existing Study Sets

Clicking on a study set allows users to view all terms, definitions, and any images included (note: images require a paid version).

It is emphasized that many topics have pre-existing study sets available, making it easier for students to find relevant materials.

Creating Your Own Study Set

To create a new study set, users click on "Create" followed by "Study Set," where they can input terms and definitions.

Users have options to import terms from documents or add diagrams; auto-suggestions help streamline the creation process based on previously entered data.

Features of Study Sets

The platform allows endless additions of cards with formatting options like bolding, italicizing, underlining text, and even adding voice recordings.

After creating a set, users must select a language before saving it.

Studying with Flashcards

Once created or found, users can engage with their study sets through various methods such as flashcards which display questions alongside answers.

Study Techniques Using Quizlet

Overview of Study Set Functionality

The study set contains 51 problems, and students track their familiarity with each problem based on correct answers. Once a problem is answered correctly twice, it moves to the "known" category.

Students have various options for studying, including answering by term or definition, which allows them to customize their learning experience.

Study Options Available

Different study methods include flashcards, written questions, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank formats. Fill-in-the-blank may be less effective for math due to answer specificity.

The platform offers audio features where students can listen to problems being read aloud, enhancing auditory learning.

Test Mode Features

Test mode generates a practice test automatically from the study set. It includes different question types: written questions, matching questions, multiple choice questions, and true/false questions.

Students can customize their tests by excluding certain question types (e.g., written responses), adjusting the number of questions from the default of 20.

Customizing Tests

Students can create new tests with adjusted formats while retaining the same material. This flexibility allows for repeated practice without redundancy.

After completing a test in quiz format, students receive immediate feedback on their performance along with correct answers for any mistakes made.

Engaging Study Games

The matching game encourages competition among classmates as they race against time to match terms and definitions correctly.

How to Organize and Share Quizlet Study Sets

Creating and Organizing Study Sets

The speaker discusses using Quizlet for live games in various classroom settings, emphasizing the fun aspect of engaging students through interactive learning.

To manage multiple study sets effectively, users can create folders on their Quizlet homepage. This helps prevent overwhelming lists of study materials.

Users are encouraged to categorize their study sets by subject (e.g., history, biology), which aids in organization and retrieval for future use.

After creating a folder, users can add existing study sets into it, streamlining access to relevant materials based on subjects or classes.

Teachers can create classes under their accounts, allowing them to organize study sets specifically for different periods or subjects.

Sharing Study Sets with Others

Teachers have the option to allow students to add study sets within their created class, although many prefer restricting this feature for better control over content.

Students can easily share their own study sets with peers via email or links. They also have options to integrate sharing through platforms like Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams.

The process of sharing is straightforward; users simply select the desired set and choose from various sharing methods available on the platform.

Accessing Quizlet on Mobile Devices

Users are encouraged to download the Quizlet app on mobile devices for convenient studying anywhere. This enhances accessibility beyond desktop usage.

The speaker highlights that having the app allows seamless interaction with all created study sets across multiple devices (desktop, laptop, phone).

Video description

A beginner's guide to using Quizlet for students and teachers. This tutorial will show you how to get started. Quizlet is a compact, easy-to-use way to practice material you need to learn. Using Quizlet's features can help you take your academics to new heights. But for new Quizlet users, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with all the new study tools at your disposal. We don’t want that, so we’ve written this guide covering the ins and outs of the free version of Quizlet. Before you begin studying The first thing new Quizlet users should do is gather the content they need to learn. On Quizlet, you can use this information to create study sets, which are essentially a bunch of terms and definitions. Think digital flashcards. There are two ways to get study sets on Quizlet: Make one yourself. Find a set someone else has made. Most of the information in a biology class, for example, doesn’t change from year to year. So using someone else’s study set is a great way to save time, and Quizlet has some robust sets available from past students and teachers. If your material is more specific, however, then making your own may be the best choice. How to make a study set To make a study set, click “Home” on the Quizlet site, and then the “Create” tab in the top left corner of the screen. Select “Study set” from the drop-down menu and follow the prompts. You can type in your terms and definitions, or import your content. All Quizlet users can make text flashcards and add images from Quizlet’s free image library. However, Quizlet Plus users can also make diagram study sets, which have interactive images that display information when you click different points on them. These study sets are great for studying geography or anatomy, among other things. (Want to see some examples? Check out these sets.) Types of study modes Once you have a study set, you’re ready to start learning. On Quizlet, there are seven different study modes to choose from: Flashcards, Learn, Write, Spell, Test, Match and Gravity. Each of these study modes presents the material in different ways. Try out a few (or all of them!) to see which ones work best for you. Here are the four most popular: Flashcards Flashcards are the classic study method on Quizlet and are great for basic or quick material review sessions. Users can zoom in on images, and click the card to see the associated term or definition. You can also click “Play” and Quizlet will slowly run through the study set, switching between term and definition at a leisurely pace. To mix things up, you can easily shuffle the terms in the study set, or turn on audio and listen to the information. And if there are terms that need more review, Quizlet allows you to star them so that you remember to return to them later. Learn Learn mode creates an adaptive study plan that guides students from basic review to mastery. To complete a Learn session, a user must correctly answer every term in a set twice. Learn presents the information in various ways, including multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank options. When you answer correctly, Learn moves that card to the “familiar” column. Otherwise, it stays in the “remaining” column. Throughout the session, Learn will repeat the cards. When you get a card right twice, it will be moved to the “known well” column, and won’t be presented again. This study mode harnesses progress checkpoints, spaced repetition and machine learning to help you master the material you need to know. Test Test mode is a great way to simulate an exam or quiz. This mode offers fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, matching and true/false questions to help you prepare for your exam. As with a real test, you don’t get to see your results in real time. You must complete the entire test before seeing your score. You can also choose specific questions from your set to better simulate your test day. A new version of the test will be created from your study set each time, ensuring you get maximum exposure to all the material. Using Test after Learn or Flashcards is a great way to quiz yourself and see your progress. Match Finally, Match falls under the “Play” category. In this mode, a mix of terms and definitions will appear on screen and your job is to match the pairs as quickly as possible. A timer will be running and you can check your score on the leaderboard. This is a great feature for those who love a little competition. Curious about our other three study modes? Learn more about Write, Spell and Gravity here. Boost your studying with Quizlet today Studying can be challenging, but Quizlet is designed to help you sort your content and start learning or reviewing more effectively. We hope this guide helped you better understand some of Quizlet's features. Happy studying!