Flash Cards as Cognitive Test

Flash cards are cards with question on one side and answers on opposite, used for memorization. Exist several computer apps that automate the process and have recorded a lot of data. Humans really need more cognitive tests for their own health. I expected electronic flashcard data to be useful as a cognitive test so I started a project to analyze the data that Anki produces. Turns out the project teaches users about learning and allows them to experiment with and optimize their own learning process. In addition, the project encourages learning by illustrating success in detail, similar to gamification.

The project is a work in progress and much of the intended functionality is not yet working. I cannot yet guarantee that each of the goals will be accomplish much.

The goal of encouragement will be fulfilled simply by adding colorful plots that Anki does not already have. Teaching about learning process is almost as certain because analyzing the data requires delving into it. This goal may actually be the most consequential.

Partial dependence plots and ICE curves based on ML models will help user optimize their studying. Experimentation is just optimization with untried conditions though inputting data from outside Anki will not be supported in this project.

Everyone should track their cognitive capability as much as health-conscious people track their heartrate and exercise. Formal cognitive testing takes too much time, and relevance to user's productivity goals is often questionable. An alternative that solves both is skill trainers like typing tutors.

Project Infobox
Self researcher(s)	User:DG
Related tools	Anki, Spaced Repetition
Related topics	Tools for Cognitive Testing
Builds on project(s)	Spaced Listening, Spaced Repetition: A Cognitive QS Method for Knowledge Acquisition
Has inspired	Projects (0)