Enterprise AI Analysis
An Assessment of Anki Flashcards Use in Comparison to Alternative Study Methodologies in First Year Graduate Entry Medical Students
First year graduate entry to medicine (GEM) students require effective personalised study techniques in order to learn significant amounts of factual information. This study analysed learning methodologies utilised by a cohort of first year GEM students and their perception of their utility, particularly of the spaced-repetition learning app, Anki. Furthermore, our study compared assessment performance with study methodology utilised by this cohort of students.
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of students using Anki
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Anki Flashcards in Bank
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Student Perspectives
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of GEM students reported using Anki as a study tool.
Primary Learning & Revision Strategies
Attending Lectures (60.4% primary learning)
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Creating Own Notes (37.7% primary revising)
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Anki (28.3% primary revising)
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Average increase in student scores from pre-test to post-test.
| Study Method | Overall Performance Change | Physiology Performance Change |
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| Anki (primary preference) | No significant overall benefit | Significant benefit: 35% increase (p=0.0015) |
| Creating Own Notes (primary preference) | No significant overall benefit | 25% increase |
| Other (lectures, UWorld) | No significant overall benefit | 6% increase |
Impact of Consistent Anki Usage
Scenario: Students categorized by Anki usage (none, light, moderate, extensive). While no difference was found between non-users and other groups, a significant performance increase (P=0.0355) was observed when comparing light users (1-1000 cards) to extensive users (3000-5000 cards).
Challenge: The variability in Anki usage, with only half reviewing more than 30 cards daily, indicates a challenge in consistent engagement.
Solution: Highlighting the long-term benefits and specific subject improvements (like physiology) can motivate consistent daily review habits.
Outcome: Extensive and consistent Anki usage correlates with better performance, particularly against less consistent engagement.
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of Anki users rated their overall satisfaction as 'agree' or 'strongly agree'.
Perceived Utility of Anki
Students widely reported positive experiences with Anki, particularly appreciating its 'active recall' element for 'keeping material fresh' and 'keeping up with last semesters material'. Many felt it 'forced me to not only study everyday [sic], but to review lectures earlier than I ever would have if I didn't use the tool' and found it 'a very powerful tool'.
Challenges and Negative Perceptions
Some students found Anki 'stressful', 'anxiety'-inducing, and 'overwhelming' due to the requirement to keep up with the system and commit to a certain number of cards per day. Comments suggested it would be 'very helpful if I found it less stressful to keep up with the daily aspect'.
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Discovery & Strategy
In-depth analysis of current learning processes, identification of knowledge gaps, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
Platform Integration & Customization
Seamless integration of spaced repetition tools (like Anki) or custom AI-driven learning platforms with existing educational or training systems.
Content Development & Migration
Creation or conversion of existing course materials into structured, flashcard-compatible formats, optimized for AI-driven spaced repetition.
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