FlashGenie’s intelligent features set it apart from traditional flashcard applications. This guide explores the smart systems that adapt to your learning style and optimize your study experience.
FlashGenie includes four core intelligent systems that work together:
These systems learn from your behavior and continuously optimize your learning experience.
Smart Difficulty is FlashGenie’s most innovative feature. Unlike traditional flashcard apps where difficulty is static, FlashGenie automatically adjusts each card’s difficulty based on your performance, creating a personalized learning experience.
The system analyzes multiple factors to determine optimal difficulty:
=== “📊 Performance Factors”
**Accuracy Rate**
: How often you answer the card correctly
**Response Time**
: How quickly you answer (faster = easier for you)
**Confidence Levels**
: Your self-assessed confidence (1-5 scale)
**Learning Trends**
: Whether you're improving or struggling over time
**Consistency**
: How stable your performance is
=== “⚡ Real-Time Adaptation”
**Immediate Adjustments**
: Difficulty changes after each review
**Gradual Changes**
: Maximum 0.2 difficulty change per review
**Explanations**
: Clear reasons for each adjustment
**History Tracking**
: Complete record of difficulty changes
During a quiz session, you’ll see difficulty adjustments in real-time:
Question: What is photosynthesis?
Your answer: The process plants use to convert light to energy
✓ Correct!
How confident were you? (1=Very Low, 2=Low, 3=Medium, 4=High, 5=Very High): 4
# FlashGenie provides immediate feedback:
Difficulty adjusted: Difficulty increased slightly based on high accuracy, fast response times
FlashGenie uses a 0.0 to 1.0 difficulty scale:
| Range | Level | Characteristics | Review Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0-0.3 | Easy | High accuracy, fast responses | Longer intervals |
| 0.3-0.7 | Medium | Moderate performance | Standard intervals |
| 0.7-1.0 | Hard | Lower accuracy, needs practice | Shorter intervals |
Your confidence ratings (1-5 scale) help FlashGenie understand the difference between lucky guesses and true knowledge:
!!! tip “Using Confidence Ratings Effectively”
- **1 (Very Low)**: Complete guess, no idea
- **2 (Low)**: Uncertain, might be wrong
- **3 (Medium)**: Somewhat confident
- **4 (High)**: Very confident, likely correct
- **5 (Very High)**: Absolutely certain
**Be honest!** The system learns better from accurate self-assessment.
See how your cards have adapted over time:
python -m flashgenie stats
# Shows recent difficulty adjustments:
Recent Difficulty Adjustments: 12 cards
What is photosynthesis?... - Difficulty increased based on high accuracy
What is DNA structure?... - Difficulty decreased based on low accuracy
What is mitosis?... - Difficulty maintained - performance is stable
FlashGenie’s tagging system goes beyond simple labels. You can create hierarchical tag structures that mirror how knowledge is actually organized.
Build logical knowledge structures:
# Create hierarchical tags
python -m flashgenie tags create "Science > Biology > Cell Structure"
python -m flashgenie tags create "Science > Chemistry > Organic Chemistry"
python -m flashgenie tags create "Languages > Spanish > Grammar > Verbs"
This creates a tree structure:
Science
├── Biology
│ ├── Cell Structure
│ ├── Genetics
│ └── Ecology
└── Chemistry
├── Organic Chemistry
└── Inorganic Chemistry
FlashGenie can automatically suggest tags based on content analysis:
# Auto-tag your current deck
python -m flashgenie autotag
# Result:
✓ Added tags to 23 cards
# View suggestions for specific cards
python -m flashgenie tags suggest
# Shows:
Card: What is the quadratic formula?...
Suggested tags: mathematics, algebra, advanced
FlashGenie recognizes common patterns and suggests appropriate tags:
=== “📚 Academic Subjects”
- **Mathematics**: algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics
- **Science**: biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy
- **History**: ancient, medieval, modern, wars
- **Languages**: grammar, vocabulary, literature
=== “💻 Programming”
- **Languages**: python, javascript, java, c++
- **Concepts**: algorithms, data structures, databases
- **Frameworks**: react, django, flask, spring
=== “📈 Difficulty Levels”
- **Beginner**: basic, fundamental, introduction
- **Intermediate**: moderate, standard
- **Advanced**: complex, difficult, expert
# View tag statistics
python -m flashgenie tags
# Create tag aliases
python -m flashgenie tags create "math" --alias-for "mathematics"
# View tag hierarchy
python -m flashgenie tags list --hierarchy
Smart Collections are dynamic groups that automatically organize your flashcards based on various criteria. Unlike static folders, these collections update automatically as your cards change.
FlashGenie creates several collections automatically:
=== “🎯 Difficulty-Based”
**Easy Cards** (0.0-0.3 difficulty)
: Cards you've mastered or find straightforward
**Medium Cards** (0.3-0.7 difficulty)
: Cards at optimal challenge level
**Hard Cards** (0.7-1.0 difficulty)
: Cards that need more practice
=== “📊 Performance-Based”
**Struggling Cards**
: Cards with accuracy below 60%
**Mastered Cards**
: Cards with accuracy above 90%
**Inconsistent Cards**
: Cards with variable performance
=== “⏰ Time-Based”
**Due for Review**
: Cards scheduled for review today
**Recently Added**
: Cards added in the last 7 days
**Long Overdue**
: Cards past their review date
# View all collections and their statistics
python -m flashgenie collections
# Example output:
Smart Collections
================
Easy Cards
Description: Cards with difficulty between 0.0 and 0.3
Cards: 45
Due: 12
Avg Difficulty: 0.21
Avg Accuracy: 89.2%
Struggling Cards
Description: Cards with accuracy <= 60%
Cards: 8
Due: 8
Avg Difficulty: 0.73
Avg Accuracy: 45.2%
Due for Review
Description: Cards that are due for review
Cards: 23
Due: 23
Collections help you focus on specific areas:
# Study only struggling cards
python -m flashgenie quiz --collection "Struggling Cards"
# Review due cards
python -m flashgenie quiz --collection "Due for Review"
# Practice hard concepts
python -m flashgenie quiz --collection "Hard Cards"
Create your own collections based on tags:
# Study only biology cards
python -m flashgenie quiz --tags "biology"
# Focus on advanced mathematics
python -m flashgenie quiz --tags "mathematics,advanced"
# Review Spanish verbs
python -m flashgenie quiz --tags "spanish,verbs"
FlashGenie provides detailed insights into your learning progress:
python -m flashgenie stats
# Enhanced Statistics: Spanish Vocabulary
# =====================================
# Total Cards: 150 Due for Review: 23
# Reviewed Cards: 89 Average Accuracy: 73.2%
# Total Reviews: 342 Average Difficulty: 0.52
# Avg Response Time: 3.2s
#
# Difficulty Distribution:
# Easy (0.0-0.33): 45 cards
# Medium (0.33-0.67): 78 cards
# Hard (0.67-1.0): 27 cards
#
# Recent Difficulty Adjustments: 12 cards
# ¿Cómo estás?... - Difficulty increased based on high accuracy
# subjunctive mood... - Difficulty decreased based on low accuracy
#
# Top Tags:
# spanish: 150 cards
# verbs: 45 cards
# grammar: 38 cards
# vocabulary: 67 cards
=== “📈 Performance Metrics”
**Accuracy Rate**
: Percentage of correct answers
**Response Time**
: Average time to answer questions
**Review Count**
: Total number of reviews completed
**Consistency Score**
: How stable your performance is
=== “🎯 Progress Indicators”
**Mastery Level**
: Percentage of cards mastered
**Learning Velocity**
: Rate of improvement over time
**Difficulty Progression**
: How card difficulties are changing
**Retention Rate**
: How well you remember previously learned cards
Monitor your progress over time:
!!! tip “Optimize Your Learning”
**High Accuracy (>90%)**
: You might be ready for more challenging material
**Low Accuracy (<60%)**
: Focus on struggling cards, consider breaking down complex concepts
**Fast Response Times**
: Cards may be too easy, difficulty will auto-adjust
**Slow Response Times**
: Normal for new/difficult material, will improve with practice
FlashGenie’s smart features create a synergistic learning system:
graph TD
A[Quiz Session] --> B[Performance Analysis]
B --> C[Difficulty Adjustment]
B --> D[Tag Suggestions]
C --> E[Smart Collections Update]
D --> E
E --> F[Optimized Next Session]
F --> A
!!! tip “Get the Most from Difficulty Adjustment”
- **Be honest with confidence ratings** - accuracy helps the system learn
- **Study regularly** - consistent sessions provide better data
- **Don't worry about perfect scores** - the system optimizes for retention
- **Trust the process** - difficulty adjustments improve over time
!!! tip “Organize for Success”
- **Use hierarchical structures** - mirror how knowledge connects
- **Let auto-tagging help** - review and refine suggestions
- **Be consistent** - use the same terms across similar cards
- **Think about study goals** - tag for how you want to review
!!! tip “Target Your Study Sessions”
- **Start with due cards** - maintain your spaced repetition schedule
- **Focus on struggling cards** - address weak areas quickly
- **Challenge yourself with hard cards** - when you're feeling confident
- **Review easy cards occasionally** - maintain long-term retention
Ready for advanced techniques? Continue to Advanced Usage to master FlashGenie’s power-user features! 🧞♂️✨