Pocket Prep is built on the basic principle that practice and repetition solidify new knowledge and long-term retention. Drilling questions is really the backbone of what we do!

Pocket Prep can be accessed on the web or mobile. Research studies have shown that changing your study location can boost long-term retention and recall. So, if you take advantage of our mobile app and study from anywhere, you are actually more likely to retain what you learn, versus if you always study in the same location. Our mobile app also allows you to study on the go, which is crucial for people with busy lives.

You can study in small doses of 10-question quizzes, supporting microlearning, a method that breaks down learning into small, digestible units. More on microlearning here.

Chunking is another technique for organizing similar information into "chunks" to make it easier to remember. You can incorporate chunking when you focus on one subject at a time in our quiz mode, Level Up. See how chunking can help you learn faster.

Interleaving, where different subjects are mixed together, is achieved when you take a Build Your Own quiz with two subjects selected. Mixing different types of problems or subjects forces the brain to continually retrieve and apply different concepts, which enhances learning and adaptability.

Retrieval practice is the method of recalling information from memory without prompts. We incorporate retrieval practice in the Web version of our Level Up quiz mode, where you are prompted to explain your answer to questions you recently got wrong. This is also referred to as “active recall” or “active retrieval”. More on retrieval practice here.

Procrastination is another issue many of us face. You can avoid procrastination and use the popular Pomodoro Technique in our Timed Quiz mode set to 25 minutes. Learn more about the Pomodoro Technique here.

Desirable difficulties is a learning theory that suggests that challenge is the key to long-term memory. You can introduce challenge into your studying by taking Level Up quizzes, where each level you complete unlocks increasingly difficult questions.

Gamification is a method that seeks to motivate you by using elements of game design to maximize enjoyment and engagement in learning. You can get a taste of gamification in Level Up, where the challenge and achievement of unlocking levels motivate you to keep studying, as well as in tracking your studying streak in the calendar.

Spaced repetition is the practice of introducing time in increasing intervals between study of a particular concept or subject. Research shows that the spacing must be days, not hours, for the concepts to be committed to long-term memory, and that the space between days should increase over time. You can practice spaced repetition when you utilize study reminders. You can plan to drill a subject every few days, with increased spacing, to commit the knowledge to long-term memory.

Research shows that learners who regularly assess their understanding and adjust their study approaches retain information more effectively. The Stats tab allows you to view your progress and performance, including subjects where you may be weak or strong. You can then use that information to adjust your study plan.

Contextual learning and application, where you are tested on the same concept framed in different scenarios, is achieved in our scenario-based questions. Our writers ensure multiple scenarios are used for the same concepts for optimal understanding.

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a widely used and effective tool that promotes meaningful learning and improves critical thinking skills. The framework categorizes learning objectives by levels of complexity and specificity. It ensures that you acquire knowledge and understand how to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create based on what you have learned, leading to deeper and more effective learning experiences.

On select exams in EMS, Medical, and Nursing bundles, we have incorporated Bloom’s Taxonomy to ensure we test each exam topic at various cognitive levels, such as remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, and evaluating.

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