I love inexpensive school supplies that are versatile and effective. Colored index cards are a great example of a low-cost item that can really enhance learning. They're especially great for visual learners.
The colors are important because they can add another dimension to the learning experience. For example, when you study new foreign language vocabulary, you can make categorized flashcards by putting nouns on blue cards, verbs on green cards, and adjectives on yellow cards.
See how the colors can serve as a ready-made mnemonic device? The color may prompt you to recall information about the vocabulary word and give you the extra advantage at test time.
I've put together a list of 5 ways to use colored index cards. Please let me know if you can think of other ways to use them!
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