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Using Answer Review

Answer Review is one of the most powerful learning tools in OT Bestie. Reviewing your mistakes turns errors into learning opportunities and reinforces correct understanding.

Why Review Matters

Studies show that reviewing incorrect answers is more valuable than just practicing new questions:

  • Identify patterns - See which concepts you consistently miss
  • Reinforce learning - Re-reading rationales builds deeper understanding
  • Track improvement - Notice when formerly difficult questions become easy
  • Fill knowledge gaps - Focus study time on actual weak areas
Daily Review Habit

Make it a habit to review all incorrect answers at the end of each study session. This simple practice dramatically improves retention and exam performance.

How to Use Answer Review

  1. Access Answer Review

    Click "Answer Review" in the sidebar to see your question history.

  2. Filter Your Questions

    Filter by date, domain, correct/incorrect, or specific sessions.

  3. Review Each Question

    Click any question to see your answer, the correct answer, and the full rationale.

  4. Take Notes

    Note patterns in your mistakes and concepts you need to study more.

Filter Options

Answer Review offers several ways to filter your question history:

  • Date Range - Today, this week, this month, or custom range
  • Result - Show only incorrect, only correct, or all questions
  • Domain - Filter by specific NBCOT® domains
  • Question Type - Multiple choice or scenario sets
  • Flagged - Show questions you've flagged for review
Flagging Questions

Use the flag button on any question to mark it for later review. Flagged questions are easy to find in Answer Review.

Effective Review Strategies

Focus on Incorrect Answers

Filter to show only incorrect answers. For each one:

  • Read the question again without looking at your answer
  • Think about what the correct answer should be
  • Compare your reasoning to the rationale
  • Identify why you chose the wrong answer

Review by Domain

If your Progress Report shows low accuracy in a domain:

  • Filter Answer Review to that domain
  • Review all incorrect answers in that area
  • Look for patterns in what you're missing
  • Use Lessons to study the underlying concepts

Revisit Old Mistakes

Questions you missed weeks ago are worth reviewing again:

  • If you now understand them easily, you've learned the concept
  • If they're still confusing, they need more study time
  • This spaced repetition strengthens long-term memory
Don't Just Memorize Answers

The goal isn't to memorize correct answers - it's to understand the reasoning. On exam day, you'll see new questions. Focus on learning the "why" behind each answer.

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