How do I turn my Anki deck into multiple choice quiz automatically?
from Zeon@lemmy.world to linux@lemmy.ml on 18 Sep 16:56
https://lemmy.world/post/36110927

I am trying to study for my Network+, I have an Anki deck I downloaded from the internet that’s very helpful, but I have to basically mark down myself which things I’m struggling with. I was wondering if there is a tool available that would automatically turn my deck into a quiz? I do not want to spend a lot of time turning it into a quiz myself, because there is a lot of material. I am okay with using Duck.ai (ChatGPT) for helping me with this, if needed. Just not aware of an easy way to do this.

I’m trying to avoid using non-free sites like Quizlet.

Any help is appreciated!

#linux

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coolie4@lemmy.world on 18 Sep 18:24 next collapse

Why do you have to mark cards manually? Anki’s algorithm already reschedules cards based on what you’re struggling with. Additionally the card browser has an ease filter that you can sort by.

How is the quiz you want different than what Anki already provides? Is it that instead of providing the answer from memory, you want to be provided a list of choices? I’d argue if you’re studying, it is better to do it the “hard” way by just knowing the answer, and then acing the test since its the easier multiple choice format. When I did Net+ and then Sec+, most of my questions were formatted this way, but I also manually added the multiple choice questions that were in my study book. For that I listed all the choices in the question field, then just the question and answer in the answer field.

Lastly, this isn’t really a Linux question though, as Anki is cross-platform. You may get more response on Anki’s forums.

snek_boi@lemmy.ml on 19 Sep 17:39 collapse

As the other comment says, Anki already changes dynamically so that you study the hard stuff more. Just make sure to mark whether you got the answer and how hard it was to get it.

Now, here’s something that could help you, perhaps more than any multiple choice exam could ever help you with: when studying, make sure to not only blurt the answer but also use elaborative recall. In other words, make an effort to think and do so mindfully (rather than mindlessly).

Why? You learn through effort and through mindfully (and not mindlessly) connecting the new knowledge with what you already know.

You could even structure your elaborative recall through Visible Thinking Routines.

How does that look like?

  • You start your study session.
  • You get an Anki card.
  • You remember this card clearly, and so you say it out loud and then check.
  • You get it right. No need for elaborative recall. Better to focus your energy elsewhere.
  • You get another Anki card.
  • This one’s tough. You’re unsure.
  • You say out loud why it could be any of the two answers you think could be right.
  • You get the answer and sure enough it was one of the two you thought.
  • You decide to do elaborative recall so that you learn this well. To guide your elaborative recall, you decide to use the thinking routine “Connect-Extend-Challenge”.
  • So you do elaborative recall through a thinking routine. You do it by talking out loud or writing it out.
  • This step may sound silly but make sure to celebrate so that you feel pride and satisfaction for doing something that takes effort (especially if you’re struggling with the habit of studying).
  • Then you move on to the next Anki card.