# Flashcards.world App Guide — Core Study Modes: Flashcards, Feynman Grader, Multiple Choice & Writing Diffs > Mastering the four primary active-recall study modes in Flashcards.world: FSRS-6 Flashcards Mode, AI/Voice Feynman Self-Explanation Grader, Multiple Choice with Timed Exam mode, and Writing Mode with Smart Typo Tolerance and Color-Coded Character Diffs. - **Canonical URL:** https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/3e96c40e-e9b3-42d7-a534-afd525c3a5dd/ - **Markdown URL:** https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/3e96c40e-e9b3-42d7-a534-afd525c3a5dd.md - **Level:** basic - **Languages:** en → en - **Total Cards:** 32 ## Flashcards (32 Cards) | # | Front (Term / Prompt) | Back (Definition / Answer) | Example | Multiple-Choice Options | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Why is dynamic distractor generation in Multiple Choice Mode better than static A/B/C/D options? | With static options, you quickly memorize that 'the answer to this question is always B'; dynamic sibling distractors force you to read and discriminate between real competing concepts every single time. | | | | 2 | How are Cloze Deletion cards (`[…]`) presented when you study a deck in Multiple Choice or Writing Mode? | The sentence is displayed with `[…]` masking the target word, and you either select the missing word from 4 sibling choices (Multiple Choice) or type the exact missing word into the blank (Writing Mode). | | | | 3 | Can you use Voice Dictation (`🎤`) in Feynman Mode instead of typing a long paragraph on your phone? | Yes! Tapping the microphone icon in Feynman Mode lets you speak your 15-second plain-language explanation aloud—simulating an oral exam or teaching a colleague—and automatically transcribes and grades your response. | | | | 4 | When should you turn Smart Typo Tolerance OFF (Strict Exact Match) in Writing Mode? | When practicing foreign-language orthography, chemical formulas, drug spelling, or programming syntax where a single wrong character or missing accent mark changes the meaning completely. | | | | 5 | How do you enable 'Timed Exam Mode (`⏱`)' inside Multiple Choice or Quiz sessions? | Toggle the `⏱ Timed` switch in the study mode header and choose your per-card countdown limit (e.g., 10 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds per question). | | | | 6 | What is 'Dictation Mode' (Audio-Only Prompt + Writing Mode) for language learners and spelling bee prep? | By hiding the Front text and playing only the native Neural TTS audio prompt while in Writing Mode, you train pure auditory-to-orthographic dictation (hearing a spoken word or sentence and typing it accurately). | | | | 7 | How does the Feynman Grader evaluate your explanation in Flashcards.world? | It compares your plain-language explanation against the card's verified core concept, scores your conceptual accuracy from **0% to 100%**, highlights which key mechanisms you explained clearly, and points out any missing nuances or jargon crutches. | | | | 8 | How do you switch seamlessly from Flashcards Mode to Multiple Choice or Writing Mode on the exact same deck? | Use the Mode Switcher pill bar at the top of the deck study screen to jump between all 11 study modes with a single click while sharing the same underlying FSRS-6 card states. | | | | 9 | How does Writing Mode handle cards whose Back contains both a core answer and a parenthetical explanation (e.g., `Epinephrine (α1, α2, β1, β2 agonist)`)? | Writing Mode can be configured to ignore parenthetical notes `(...)` or secondary explanations so you only have to type the core target term (`Epinephrine`). | | | | 10 | What is 'Focus / Zen Fullscreen Mode' during long desktop or tablet review sessions? | A distraction-free study view that hides navigation sidebars and centers the flashcard, progress bar, and keyboard shortcuts for zero-clutter active recall. | | | | 11 | What does the interval preview label above each rating button (e.g., `Again: 10m`, `Hard: 3d`, `Good: 8d`, `Easy: 21d`) show you? | The exact next review interval calculated in real time by the FSRS-6 algorithm based on that card's current Difficulty ($D$), Stability ($S$), elapsed time ($t$), and your Desired Retention ($R_d$). | | | | 12 | How does Feynman Mode map your 0–100% conceptual score to an FSRS-6 rating recommendation? | A comprehensive, clear explanation (≥ 85%–90%) recommends **Good (3)** or **Easy (4)**; a partial explanation (60%–84%) recommends **Hard (2)**; and an incomplete or inaccurate explanation (< 60%) recommends **Again (1)**. | | | | 13 | Does grading a card in Multiple Choice, Writing, or Drawing Mode update its FSRS-6 Stability and Difficulty? | Yes—correct first-try responses map to FSRS-6 recall updates (`Good`/`Easy`/`Hard` based on accuracy and response time), while incorrect responses record a lapse (`Again`) so all 11 modes contribute to your unified memory schedule. | | | | 14 | What are the four FSRS-6 rating buttons shown after flipping a card in Flashcards Mode, and what keyboard keys trigger them? | `1` = **Again** (forgot / lapse), `2` = **Hard** (recalled with heavy effort), `3` = **Good** (recalled at target effort), and `4` = **Easy** (instantaneous effortless recall), with `Space` or `Enter` flipping the card. | | | | 15 | Can you use 'Hint (`💡` / Reveal First Letter)' in Writing Mode when you are experiencing a Tip-of-the-Tongue block? | Yes—clicking the Hint button reveals either the first letter/character pattern (e.g., `M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _`) or the card's `💡 Mnemonic`, and caps the resulting FSRS-6 grade at `Hard` so the assisted recall is scheduled appropriately. | | | | 16 | Why is a 'Color-Coded Character Diff' cognitively superior to simply marking a typed answer 'Wrong'? | Because your visual cortex immediately sees the exact 1 or 2 letters where your spelling broke down (e.g., spotting the double `'s'` vs. single `'s'` in *desserts* vs. *desert*), fixing the orthographic bug on the very next trial. | | | | 17 | How does the 'Undo Last Rating (`↩️` / `Ctrl+Z`)' button save you during fast Flashcards Mode sessions? | If your finger slips and accidentally taps 'Easy' instead of 'Again' (or vice versa), tapping Undo (`↩️`) immediately rewinds the card and restores its exact prior FSRS-6 Difficulty and Stability state. | | | | 18 | What is 'Smart Typo Tolerance' in Writing Mode, and why does it prevent unnecessary frustration? | When enabled, Smart Typo Tolerance uses edit-distance (Damerau-Levenshtein) comparison to forgive a minor 1-letter keyboard slip (e.g., typing `'mitochondira'` instead of `'mitochondria'`) while still requiring genuine knowledge of the word. | | | | 19 | What happens in Timed Exam Mode (`⏱`) if the countdown timer reaches 0:00 before you select an answer? | The question is automatically marked as a timeout lapse (`Again`), the correct answer is revealed with visual feedback, and the session advances to keep your exam pacing realistic. | | | | 20 | Summarize how to combine the 4 core study modes across a single week of exam prep. | 1. **Multiple Choice** on Day 1 to build fast familiarity; 2. **Flashcards Mode** daily for high-speed FSRS-6 spacing; 3. **Writing Mode** mid-week to verify exact spelling/formulas with character diffs; 4. **Feynman Mode** on weekends to test deep plain-language comprehension. | | | | 21 | What is 'Flip Direction (`Front → Back` vs. `Back → Front` vs. `Mixed`)' in the Study Mode settings bar? | A one-click toggle available across Flashcards, Multiple Choice, Writing, and Match modes that lets you invert the prompt and answer sides on the fly without duplicating the deck. | | | | 22 | At the end of a Writing or Multiple Choice session where you missed 5 cards out of 32, what does the 'Retry Missed Cards (`5`)' button do? | It immediately launches a focused mini-round containing only the 5 cards you missed, repeating until you achieve 100% mastery across the entire set. | | | | 23 | How does Flashcards.world prevent 'Order Memorization' when you review the same deck multiple times? | Due cards and custom study queues can be shuffled dynamically while prioritizing overdue retrievability, ensuring you never answer a card merely because it always comes right after a specific neighbor. | | | | 24 | How does 'Multiple Choice Mode' generate answer options for your flashcards without requiring you to manually write 3 wrong choices per card? | Flashcards.world dynamically selects 3 plausible distractors from sibling cards in the same deck (matching similar length, category, and language) and randomizes the 4 option positions (`A, B, C, D`) on every trial. | | | | 25 | How does Writing Mode handle Synonyms or Multiple Acceptable Answers separated by `/` or `;` (e.g., `epinephrine / adrenaline`)? | If a card lists synonyms separated by `/` or `;`, typing any one of the valid primary synonyms is recognized as a correct match. | | | | 26 | When should you use 'Multiple Choice Mode' vs. 'Flashcards Mode' vs. 'Writing Mode' during a study cycle? | Use **Multiple Choice** for fast initial recognition on brand-new topics; transition to **Flashcards Mode** for standard daily FSRS-6 active recall; and use **Writing Mode** for exact spelling, vocabulary production, and error-free formula recall. | | | | 27 | How do swipe gestures work in Flashcards Mode on iOS and Android mobile screens? | Tap anywhere on the card to flip it, then either tap the 4 color-coded FSRS-6 rating buttons at the bottom OR swipe left/right to grade cards rapidly one-handed. | | | | 28 | How does 'Auto-Play Audio on Flip' work in Flashcards, Multiple Choice, and Writing modes? | When enabled in the study toolbar, the app automatically speaks the Front prompt when the card appears and/or speaks the Back answer via Neural TTS as soon as you reveal or submit the answer. | | | | 29 | What is the 'Color-Coded Character Diff' shown after you submit an answer in Writing Mode? | A character-by-character visual comparison between your typed response and the target answer: **Green** characters match exactly, **Red highlighted** characters show missing letters you forgot, and **Strikethrough** characters show extra/wrong letters you typed. | | | | 30 | How does 'Writing Mode' work in Flashcards.world? | The app presents the Front prompt (and/or plays the audio prompt) and gives you an input box where you must type the exact Back answer from memory before submitting. | | | | 31 | What is 'Feynman Mode (`🧠 Explain in My Own Words`)' inside Flashcards Mode, and how do you launch it? | While studying any flashcard, tap the `🧠 Feynman Mode` button to open an interactive self-explanation prompt where you explain the concept in plain language (by typing or speaking into the microphone) before or after flipping. | | | | 32 | What session summary metrics are displayed on the 'Session Complete!' screen at the end of a study round? | Total cards reviewed, accuracy percentage, breakdown of Again / Hard / Good / Easy ratings, average time per card, current daily streak count, and net FSRS-6 Stability gained. | | | --- Study this deck interactively with FSRS-6 spaced repetition, audio review, and multiple-choice mode at [Flashcards World](https://flashcards.world/flashcards/sets/3e96c40e-e9b3-42d7-a534-afd525c3a5dd/).