From September 15 - October 15, time is taken to appreciate and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans to the culture, history and heritage of the United States. Originally started as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson, President Ronald Reagan expanded the week to cover a 30-day period and it was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

This is also a significant month for many Latin American countries. September 16th is dia de la independencia for México, and Centroamerica celebrates independencia on the 15th of September.

Latinx influences in pop culture can be seen in a variety of ways. In the music industry, for example, artists like Luis Fonsi are breaking billboard music records while artists such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Prince Royce continue to top the charts with reggaeton and bachata hits as well.

Need some ideas on how to bring Hispanic Heritage Month to life inside your classroom? Check out Scholastic’s 24 Great Ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month

And of course, here are some Quizlet study sets on Hispanic Heritage you can use today with your students (Quizlet Live, anyone?):
Hispanic Heritage
Mexican Independence
Central American Geography
Spanish Vocabulary (School)
Spanish Literature Authors

¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana-- logra todos tus objetivos! Estoy orgulloso de mis raíces latinas.

Be sure to @Quizlet on Twitter or Instagram with any of your classroom moments celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! And, it’s never too early or too late to teach Hispanic Heritage, so @ Quizlet anytime with great lessons!

Image via Flickr user Jazbeck

Our strategy has been to focus in three primary areas:

First, creating milestones and holding ourselves accountable for progress. Without goals and measurement, it’s difficult to get results. In recent years it’s also become possible to benchmark Quizlet against other companies that have published their employee demographic data. We also believe that while building a diverse workforce is everyone’s job, accountability has to lie with executive leadership. That’s why, as our SVP of Engineering, I took responsibility for our focus area this year — women in engineering and technical roles.

Second, sourcing and recruiting a more diverse team. As I’ve mentioned to many leaders that have asked me how we’ve gotten results at Quizlet, it’s essential to reach out to a diverse pipeline of candidates and communities if you want to hire a diverse workforce. Accordingly, we have set goals related to diversity in recruiting. To improve hiring decisions and reduce bias, we have developed structured interview plans with clear scoring rubrics and trained interviewers in behavioral interviewing.

Part of building a diverse pipeline is looking outside of more traditional recruiting programs. We’re proud to be working with Path Forward for a second year, and this fall will be hosting mid-career paid “returnships” for professionals who have been out of the workforce for caregiving purposes. We’ve also partnered with Code2040 to help create access, awareness and opportunities for top Black and Latinx engineering talent to ensure their participation in tech.

Third, reinforcing our inclusive and supportive culture. It’s important to recognize that we are all subject to implicit biases. The impact of unconscious bias is not limited to recruiting and candidate assessment. It can affect performance and promotion decisions as well. We work hard to find and hire people for the team and we want to retain all of them and help them rise to their potential. To help the teams recognize their own biases and equip them with strategies to mitigate them, we’ve delivered periodic unconscious bias and inclusive leadership training. We’ve guided team leaders to ensure team-building events are inclusive. And we’ve supported grassroots committees and groups (like Women @ Quizlet) with budget and executive sponsors.

The numbers

This year, we prioritized women in technical roles as one of our top goals for diversity and inclusion. In a disappointing and regrettable trend, overall women’s participation in software development roles across industry has been trending down since the early 1990s in the U.S., flat at 18-20% since 2011.†

I’m proud to report that our efforts toward hiring and retaining women in tech has gotten results, increasing five percentage points to 33%, up from 28% last year (and 22% in 2017). And our new office in Denver is off to a good start, with 33% women in technical roles.

I’m especially happy that we’ve been able to include women at all levels of our technical organization. 40% of technical managers (of all levels) are women, and 33% of our technical leadership are women (director-level and above).

And looking at our company overall, Quizlet also reached 40% women in 2019, up from 35% when we started reporting numbers in 2017.

We believe that these efforts are not only critical for making Quizlet the best possible company and place to work, but can also help drive change throughout the industry as a whole. Though Quizlet is still relatively small (about 150 employees) we know that this crucial work cannot wait. While I’m pleased with our progress this year, there is obviously much more to be done. I’m looking forward to updating our goals and strategy for 2020.

Quizlet Overall

Quizlet Tech

Quizlet Business & Operations

Quizlet internal data from August 2019; Ethnicity refers to the EEO-1 categories which reflect the US government reporting requirements; Other includes American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and those who prefer not to state or classify.

† Data from 1) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Software developers, applications and systems software occupations: 16 years and over: Women [LEU0254690800A], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LEU0254690800A, April 4, 2019, and 2) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Software developers, applications and systems software occupations: 16 years and over: Men [LEU0254584000A], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LEU0254584000A, April 4, 2019.

For teachers, the start of the school year is the perfect time to set up Quizlet classes. While folders are great for personal organization, classes help you curate Quizlet sets for specific groups of students.

Read on to learn more about getting started with classes and check out pro tips from Quizlet's Teacher Ambassador community.

Tip 1: Create a class — or as many as you need

If you haven’t already done so, follow these simple steps to set up your first class:

1. Log into Quizlet and click on “Create a class” on the sidebar
2. Enter the name of your class and an optional description
3. Enter the name of your school. We’ll also save this choice for any future classes you create.
4. Click “Create class”

With a free Quizlet account, you can create up to eight classes that you can reuse year after year. If you need more flexibility, upgrade to Quizlet Teacher so you can create an unlimited number of classes.

Tip 2: Have students join your class

Once you’ve created your class, invite your students to join. While not required, having students become members of your Quizlet class means that they’ll have easier, more independent access to your material throughout the school year, whether logged into the website or the Quizlet app.

Class members will also be notified by email and on the site when you add new sets to the class, helping them know exactly what and when to study.

Additionally, if you'd like to keep your sets private to your students, you can make them visible to class members only.

Tip 3: Share the class join link

The easiest way for students to become members of your Quizlet class is by following the join link. You’ll find this unique link on each of your class pages.

Share this link with your students by:

• Pasting it into an email to your students
• Adding it to your class website or LMS
• Customizing our Getting Started handout for students or for parents

When students follow the class join link, they’ll be sent to your class and prompted to log into their Quizlet account or sign up if they don’t have one yet. Then they’ll click the “Join Class” button to be added.

Tip 4: Give clear instructions for usernames

If students are signing up for Quizlet for the first time, direct them to create usernames that are easy for you to identify. For example, “lastname_studentID.” If you’re using our Getting Started handout, you can include these instructions here:

Or, if some of your incoming students already have Quizlet accounts, take the advice of this Teacher Ambassador and keep a backup spreadsheet:

Tip 5: Connect with Google Classroom

If you’re using Google Classroom, connect it with your Quizlet class so that you can easily share relevant sets and create assignments. You can also send invites to your Quizlet class using your Google Classroom rosters. Learn more here.

Tip 6: Foster class collaboration

Want to get your students more involved? Choose to “Allow your students to add study sets” when setting up or editing your class.

Or, add another class admin to help curate sets during the year — either a co-teacher, a parent or a rotation of students (for extra credit!).

Tip 7: Use QR codes

In some cases, it may not make sense to have students create their own Quizlet accounts — but you can still give them easy access to helpful study material via your Quizlet class. A great idea from Teacher Ambassador, Michael Snead: create a custom QR code using the link to your class and post it in your classroom.

Tip 8: Track student progress

Setting up classes, adding your sets and having your students join allows you to track their individual study activity and progress — so you can keep students more accountable, reward strong study habits, and understand which material still needs more review.

Start tracking Class Progress by enrolling in a free trial of Quizlet Teacher.

Have more tips for using Quizlet classes?

Share them in the comments below (log in to Quizlet first, if you're not seeing that option). And have a wonderful start to the school year!

Welcome back to school! This year, are you in it to win it?

We thought so, and we’re here to help. We’re planning to connect you with even more relevant study content to help you have your best school year yet.

That’s why we’re asking you to take one minute to update your school information on Quizlet. When you update your profile, we’ll serve up helpful study recommendations all year long.

Special Bonus
We’re mailing 500 free back-to-school starter packs to students who update their info before September 16, 2019. * The packs include a mix of hard-bound Quizlet notebooks, ballpoint pens, and stickers so you can start school in style.

Update your info by September 16 and unlock:

1. Personalized recommendations for you and your classmates based on what you’re studying.
2. A chance to win one of 500 back-to-school packs featuring Quizlet notebooks, pens, and more.*

*Refresh your school information on Quizlet by Monday, September 16 at 11:59pm PST and you’ll be automatically entered in the Quizlet Back-to-School Giveaway. No purchase or update necessary. Must be in the U.S. to win! See rules for details

1. Backpack? ✅
2. School supplies? ✅
3. Quizlet on your laptop and phone? ✅
4. Cengage Unlimited — a.k.a. access to all your Cengage access codes, online textbooks and extra perks from partners (like us!) for free? ✅

As the new school year approaches, we want to make sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed this semester. That’s why we’re partnering with Cengage Unlimited to give away two four-month subscriptions, each worth $119.99.

Enter the giveaway

Click here to enter the giveaway

What you'll win

Along with convenient access Cengage's online textbook library, career resources and test prep tools, you’ll also unlock exclusive Quizlet sets aligned to Cengage courses and 6 free months of Quizlet Plus (check out all the Plus features here).

Winner selection

We’ll randomly select two lucky winners after the giveaway ends on August 20, and notify those folks by email. For everyone else, it’s simple to subscribe to Cengage Unlimited and unlock all the study materials you need to have an amazing semester.

Good luck, and have a wonderful start to the year!

Fine print: No purchase necessary. Purchase does not improve your chance of winning. Enter by 11:59 pm, PST, August 20, 2019. See full Terms and Conditions here.

Were you unable to attend the 2019 Quizlet Unconference? The presenters shared their innovative work and provided teachers with applications for the classroom. In fact, every teacher who attended got a certificate to fill out and turn in for PD (personal development) credit. We enjoyed hosting everyone, and we hope those who attended enjoyed watching.

Luckily, if you were unable to attend, we’ve recorded the sessions and put them on our YouTube channel for everyone to watch! If you were able to attend and enjoyed the sessions, here's your chance to re-watch as many times as you want and to take as many notes as you want.

Find Day 1 of the Unconference here

Find Day 2 of the Unconference here

If you like what you see, subscribe to Quizlet's YouTube channel. We'll keep you updated whenever a new Quizlet video drops.

Quizlet can be really intuitive and easy to use. Still, even though I’ve been using Quizlet since 2011, there were some features and tricks I wasn’t aware of until I started interning at Quizlet — things I wish I had known earlier for my college classes.

Here are some Quizlet features, tricks, and tips I could have really used last semester:

Micromatch

This trick is a fun little secret I found out during my first week at Quizlet. Essentially, when playing Match on Quizlet, you can reorganize the layout of the cards by changing the end of the URL from match to micromatch, like so:

This puts the cards into a nice grid. Rather than dragging each term to its matching definition to win the game, you just click on the two matching cards instead.

The original Match interface compared to the Micromatch interface.

While it’s fun to drag cards around in Match, it can be easier to play Micromatch when you have cards with more information on them. Still, both versions are fun ways to study.

Diagrams

When I first started using Quizlet way back in 2011, they didn’t have diagrams — you could only add pictures to cards. I had no idea Quizlet added diagrams and that I could make one until I explored Quizlet more deeply as an intern. While you do need Quizlet Plus to add more than 8 labels to a single diagram, anyone can upload an image and make a diagram set. Diagrams are images that you can label with points and then study using Learn, Write, Test, and Match. You can even blur parts of the image, so no worries if your picture already has labels.

Just click on the pencil icon in the top right corner to access the blur tool.

Diagrams are perfect for memorizing maps and anatomy—had I known about this feature, I would have definitely made brain diagrams (like this diagram of important brain structures) for my psychology class. It’s nice to be able to use Quizlet’s different study modes while studying, instead of just staring at diagrams and hoping you’ll memorize it.

Check out some of Quizlet’s cool diagrams here.

Parentheses

In Quizlet, you don’t have to type whatever is in parentheses to get the term correct. This can be helpful in many situations, such as when you have a term with multiple meanings. Let’s say you need to know the Spanish word muñeca for your Spanish class. Muñeca means both wrist and doll, but your teacher wants you to know “wrist” for your next vocabulary quiz. If you put the definition of muñeca as “wrist (doll)” in your Quizlet set, you can type either “wrist” or “wrist doll” to get the term correct.

I like to use parentheses when I want to include extra information in a term’s definition, but also not be tested on that specific information. For example, when I was in a marine biology class, I had to memorize the scientific names of tide pool creatures. For each tide pool creature, I put the scientific name on the term side. On the definition side, I wrote its common name and then a description of its appearance in parentheses — so I didn’t have to write the whole description of each tide pool creature while studying, but the information was there if I needed it.

An example of how I use parentheses in Quizlet.

Math / Symbol Language

As a psychology major, I haven’t had to take math since my first year in college. But I made many Quizlet sets to study math formulas in high school—and boy were those sets ugly. Take a look at my attempt to memorize some trigonometry formulas circa 2015:

Yeah, these formulas were definitely not pretty or easy to study back then. However, to make studying math formulas easier, Quizlet added “Math / Symbol” as a language. Just click on “Choose Language” and select “Math / Symbols.” Now, when you type, there are a bunch of common math symbols to choose from.

With the language as Math / Symbols, my previously ugly formulas can now look like this:

What’s also great about the Math / Symbols language is that Quizlet keeps track of the symbols you use and prompts you to use them in the study modes, like Write. That way, you don’t have to worry about reproducing the correct symbol while studying.

Did you already know about all of these features/tricks? Do you have any other Quizlet tips that make studying easier or more fun? Let me know in the comments.

Alexa is a marketing intern at Quizlet. She is a senior at the University of Chicago, where she studies psychology and history. Alexa has been using Quizlet to study for her classes since 2011.

This post is Part 2 of a two part series on better nursing prep. Read Part 1.

Yesterday we looked at the first two steps of smarter TEAS prep: 1) Learn and 2) Apply. Today I’ll walk you through steps three and four.

Step 3: Memorize

Sometimes, you just need to cram information into your brain! For the TEAS, you’ll have very specific topics to memorize. Memorization will help you on test day in few ways.

First, memorizing specific concepts will help you with quick wins. Some question topics appear on almost every version of the test. Your goal is to memorize so that you can select correct answers quickly in order to buy yourself time for those trickier questions.

Memorizing also helps you because the TEAS will test your ability to apply certain steps and processes, so you need to know these inside and out. Here are few things that are great for memorizing for the TEAS…

1. Path of food through the gastrointestinal system
2. Traits of each column of the periodic table of elements
3. Formulas for velocity, average, and the area of a triangle
4. Prefixes of the metric system and their values

In general, memorization is great when you need to match terms with definitions, work with specific formulas or follow steps in a sequence.

To help you memorize effectively, you want to memorize regularly and for short bursts. Tools that work great for memory include…

1. Audio reviews that you can play over and over again
2. Writing terms/definitions, pathways, or formulas out at least 10x each
3. Quizlet flashcard drills—of course!

Experiment to find a memory tool that works best for you. For example, I need to say things out loud several times and write them out in order to memorize.

Step 4: Strategy

This step is probably the most fun step because it’s all about finding time-saving tips and using the test structure to your advantage.

The TEAS is a standardized test, which means its been designed and engineered. Every test taker is scored on the same general topics. If you get clear on what those topics are, you’ll be better prepared.

And, since the TEAS is a multiple-choice test, the answer is somewhere on your page or computer screen.

Specific strategy for specific question times is best learned through a test prep expert, but you can apply an important study strategy today. An often overlooked TEAS prep strategy is how you set yourself up for success with your TEAS prep.

So many students prep for the TEAS while being full-time students, parenting small children, or balancing work. You’ll likely need to study about 3 to 4 months, and one great study strategy is to be kind to yourself.

When you treat yourself well during your TEAS prep, you’ll be more likely to stick with it. You’ll be in a better mood when it’s time to study, which will help you learn the material so that it actually sticks.

Think of treats you can give yourself while you study. Maybe you buy some new colorful pens, drink your favorite tea whenever you study, or form a study group.

And keep in mind that studying it gets hard or frustrating, it’s not you: it’s the test. Find resources and people who you can trust with your questions and do your best to stay on track.

To recap, here’s how each of these 4 steps might look like in practice:

1. Select video or text lessons on a key TEAS concept
2. Devote 30 to 45 minutes to absorbing and note taking → learn
3. After the lecture, take practice questions on the topic → apply
4. Then, highlight emphasized TEAS terms/steps/processes and put them on flashcards → memorize
5. Take a practice test and practice using the answer options to your advantage → apply + strategy
6. Once you’re done, give yourself a treat, like a piece of chocolate or an episode of your favorite show → strategy

Keep going, do a little bit everyday, and be kind to yourself as you prep for the TEAS. By the time you are ready for the TEAS, you’ve already worked so hard. You got this!

Start applying your knowledge today

Each PrenursingSmarterPro Quizlet study guide contains 30-60 multiple choice practice questions. You may know Quizlet for flashcards, but these practice questions are designed to give you a more similar experience to the TEAS test. You’ll also get access to well over 100 terms and definitions per study guide.

Get started on steps 2 and 3 of your TEAS prep with a 40% off discount. Use code PRENURSING at checkout through Sunday 7/28 at 11:59pm PST.

View all nursing study guides

If you are on your way to nursing school or the next step in your allied health career, you’ll likely need a good score on the TEAS. For many students, this test is the last step before applying to their dream schools, and your score can make or break admission.

The TEAS is a standardized test with four sections: Reading, Math, Science, and English. The test is used across the country by many nursing and allied health programs.

After working with hundreds of students during their TEAS prep, I’ve developed a 4-part framework that can help you can stay on track, feel confident on test day, and get a higher score.

It looks like this: Learn → Apply → Memorize → Strategize

You can use this framework for each section of the TEAS, so let’s talk about how you can make it work for you.

Step 1: Learn

In order to get a higher TEAS score, you might need to re-learn some material. The TEAS might test you on things that you learned as far back as 7th grade, so it’s totally normal to need a refresh.

Learning will look different for everyone. For example, maybe you got all As in your anatomy and physiology pre-reqs, but it’s been years since you’ve done math word problems.

Learning means giving yourself the time and the right materials. When you focus on learning, you’ll want to select material that helps you really dive in and connect the dots. This might mean using...

• Notes from your college classes
• Review courses that teach you what you need to know
• Tutors at your college’s academic success center

This step often feels the most uncomfortable, so find supportive study tools. You are going to be tackling topics that you don’t know. It’s totally normal to feel a little confused or overwhelmed at this stage.

You can start today by making a list of the top 5 topics you’d like the most help with. Then, find in-depth sources that can guide you as you focus on learning the material. Quizlet is a great place to start!

Step 2: Apply

Applying is all about practice questions (not practice tests!). When you begin studying, you can take one practice test to help you identify what you need to learn, but try not to rely on practice tests that cover everything all at once. Instead, use shorter quizzes that focus on specific topics. Check out the four study guides I created on Quizlet!

When you are in the apply stage of your TEAS prep, try to do about 10 to 20 questions at a time. These should be short bursts to practice your recall and identify any gaps in your learning.

You’ll probably be bouncing between learning and applying in your early stages of TEAS prep. This will give you feedback on how well you’re learning the material and give you an opportunity to reinforce your recall.

Stay tuned for Nursing prep (Part 2) to get the details on steps 3 and 4 tomorrow.

Start applying your knowledge today

Each PrenursingSmarterPro Quizlet study guide contains 30-60 multiple choice practice questions. You may know Quizlet for flashcards, but these practice questions are designed to give you a more similar experience to the TEAS test.

Get started on stage two of your TEAS prep with a 40% off discount. Use code PRENURSING at checkout through Sunday 7/28 at 11:59pm PST.

Check out part 2 to this blog post.

Day 1

Day 2

To view a complete Unconference schedule with session descriptions and information about the presenters, check out the Complete 2019 Unconference Schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone this year! Also, we've added a Q&A session with Quizlet Product Managers - feel free to submit some questions here!

FAQs

1. Will the Quizlet Unconference be recorded?
   A: Yes, all sessions will be recorded and available to watch on our YouTube Channel. But, you will want to attend the live-sessions for special giveaways!

2. Will I receive a certificate for attending the Unconference?
   A: Yes, all teachers will receive a digital certificate for attending the event. It is at the jurisdiction of your administrator and/or school district to decide whether this event qualifies as PD hours.

3. Where is the event held?
   A: This an online event that will be hosted via an online meeting platform. Information to join the online conference will be sent to all members who RSVP for the Unconference.

4. How do I translate the session times to my local timezone?
   A: PDT is 7 hours behind Universal Coordinated Time (UTC-7). Be sure to find UTC in relation to your timezone and coordinate accordingly. Also, please feel free to use this Timezone Converter as a resource as well.

5. How much does the Quizlet Unconference cost to attend?
   A: This is a completely FREE event.

We have spent much of this summer preparing for our third annual Quizlet Unconference taking place on July 31st and August 1st. Sign up today to attend!

The Quizlet Unconference is an entirely virtual and free professional development series for our global teacher audience. It's the perfect opportunity to learn about Quizlet best practices. You'll hear from fellow teachers, Quizlet staff, and our partners about how you can expertly use Quizlet in your classroom this coming school year. You'll walk away with a multitude of ideas about how to use Quizlet, innovative Quizlet Live ideas, and a PD certificate to prove you're a Quizlet pro.

We haven’t completely finalized this year’s schedule; be sure to keep an eye out for an announcement next week with the complete list! A little teaser for everyone: we’ll discuss everything from Quizlet Teacher Ambassadors, new features, what’s next for Quizlet, and much more!

Suggestions

All of our speakers and topics aren't fully locked in yet. In fact, we want to hear from you before finalizing the schedule. We invite you to share your Unconference 2019 Questions and Suggestions with us.

FAQ

Do I need any special technology to attend?

Not at all. This year we are trying out WebinarJam, which requires no app downloads! We'll have all the details once we've finalized the event. We'll send that information to everyone who signs up.

Join us for the third annual Quizlet Unconference on July 31 and August 1!

The Unconference is an online virtual PD Session open to teachers across the globe interested in learning more about Quizlet. It's an excellent opportunity to learn Quizlet best practices from fellow teachers, Quizlet staff, and our partners. Teachers walk away with some insider tips and tricks for the upcoming school year, creative Quizlet Live ideas, and a PD certificate to prove they are Quizlet pros. We are still finalizing the program, but we will announce it in the coming weeks and allow everyone to RSVP for the event.

Have a great idea you want to share?

Want to present your work at the unconference? If you're an expert at Quizlet or Quizlet Live, we are looking for you! Head to our Call for Submissions and tell us about the great work you’re doing in the classroom.

Know someone who would be a good speaker or a teacher who might want to present? Please help us get the word out by sharing on social media.

FAQs

Do I need any special technology to attend or present?
No - this year we will use WebinarJam that allows you to join all sessions through a link in your web browser!

I won't be able to attend. Will sessions be recorded?
Yes! We plan to record some or all of the event and make it available on our YouTube channel.

The Limmers are experts on all things EMS. Dan Limmer is the author of major EMS textbooks like Emergency Care, EMR Complete, and EMPACT. He and his wife Stephanie founded Limmer Education in 2009 to help students succeed on their EMS tests using high-quality, clinically accurate, and educationally sound content and tools.

Since it’s National EMS week, they shared with us the most important things to know as you prepare to take your national registry certification exam, the NREMT.

There are 5 sections in the NREMT exam

1. Airway, Ventilation and Respiration – this covers material beginning with the first assessment of the airway, through opening and maintaining the airway to oxygenation and ventilation.

2. Cardiology and Resuscitation – this covers CPR, defibrillation and the application of running a “code” in the field. The NREMT focuses heavily on the American Heart Association guidelines in this section.

3. Medical Emergencies and OB – this is the biggest content area on the NREMT and covers a wide range of emergencies. The obstetrics questions are often considered the most challenging since only a small portion of the EMT class is dedicated to this important topic.

4. Trauma Emergencies – This section covers bleeding and shock as well as injuries to all parts of the body from the head to the neck, chest, abdomen, spine and extremities.

5. Operations – the easiest way to describe this is to say that it is everything that is not covered in the first four sections. This usually includes the front and back sections of the EMT book.

Plus the final category is Pediatrics, which isn’t a section in itself. However, ten to fifteen percent of all sections (except operations) contains questions on pediatric patients.

What to know about the format of the exam

The NREMT exam is computer adaptive. This means the exam will measure your knowledge by increasing the difficulty level of questions as you progress and get items correct, until you begin to get questions wrong. The exam also uses a “best answer” format. It is written with many choices being possible but only one is clearly correct. This is different from most in-class exams in an EMT course.

Many students complain that the exam uses words or terminology that they aren’t familiar with. LimmerEducation made their first Quizlet study guide on Medical Terminology which helps that issue directly. Learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and specific terms through the flashcards in the study guide and testing yourself with the exams helps students break down words and improve understanding—not just on the exam but also for everyday in EMS.

The Medical Terminology study guide is a great way to get started mastering the medical terms so that when you do practice tests, like the ones included in the Quizlet study guide, you feel really confident.

On finding the motivation to study well

Being an EMT is rewarding because it is different. While there are certainly routine calls, the people you meet and the occasional unpredictability is what many people like about EMS. It’s not your average desk job! It may sound a bit corny, but if you are becoming an EMT to help people, you will not be disappointed.

See all EMS study guides and use code EMSWEEK to get 40% of study guides through Sunday!

In the coming weeks LimmerEducation will be adding more EMS flashcards, practice questions, and study guides to Quizlet that will help students prepare for the NREMT and other certification exams. Stay tuned!

Tim has been in the EMS industry for 15 years and has been an EMS educator throughout his tenure. He writes and distributes a printed journal called the EMS Director in addition to serving as a columnist for EMS1.com. He is also a training instructor for Medi Credits which provides CAPCE credits for continuing education and recertification. He is also building high quality study guides on Quizlet.

When you take the NREMT for the first time, there is a ton of material you need to master, which is why Quizlet teamed up with Tim to help provide better study materials to make sure you can ace the test on the first try.

Tim: The study guide I created on Quizlet is on Airway Management, one of the key areas covered on the NREMT. I broke it into three sections. One section was specific to all the vocab terms, and then I provided 35+ questions that are more scenario based, like you’d find on the NREMT.

Caroline: Why do you think EMT students should use Quizlet? What’s good about it for EMTs?

Tim: One of the things that attracted me was when I started asking around about it, I talked to some newer EMTs who were students, and they said, “I’ve been using Quizlet for 3 years.” It’s great if they’re already familiar with it and like using it as a study tool from high school or college. It’s a natural progression to want to use it then for EMS test prep, but the other thing I really love about it is being able to use it on your phone or mobile device. This is something you can pick up and do wherever.

Caroline: What myths are out there about the NREMT?

Tim: People get hung up on the testing style. There’s often more than one “right” answer but you have to pick the best one. They throw very viable distractors at you. It’s important to reason down your answer options until you get down to two that are probable. Then think through what order or priority makes the most sense. When people don’t learn in school how to test in that style or if they rely on 15-year-old test questions, they’ll be in for a challenge. That’s why it’s so important to prepare with scenario-based practice questions like you get on the test. When I wrote the answers to many of the questions in the Airway Management Quizlet study guide, I added in descriptors to help remind you to reason. Things like, “which is the next or most appropriate response.” That can help you figure out what the grey answer is.

Caroline: What advice would you give to someone studying for the national exam for the first time?

Tim: Pay attention in school and do a good job studying and reviewing. It’s not a trick. You just need to know your stuff. That’s where study guides on Quizlet can help! But if you do find yourself stuck on a question while you’re taking the exam, you’re best off if you go with your gut, it’s probably pointing you in the right direction.

Caroline: How do you stay inspired to keep learning?

Tim: It’s so important to stay up to date in EMS since things are changing all the time. I get inspired by looking at trade journals online to keep up with the news that’s happening. I go to conferences, especially outside of my agency or zip code. It really helps to get a different perspective by being curious.

Caroline: What is at the cutting edge of EMS lately? What is there to look forward to?

Tim: Well there’s some different newer technologies, things like prehospital ultra-sound and mechanical compression devices (not new but expanding in prevalence). On the administrative side of things, there are some advancements that will ultimately help EMTs provide better and more efficient care. Things like the Medicare, Medicaid, ET-3 model. Because up until recently Medicare only pays if you transport someone to the hospital. Now to be more efficient with resources you might bring them to primary care or send a PA or a nurse practitioner to your house and they’re paying for that. There’s also advancements happening in health data exchange, making medical records more useful all around.

Caroline:Is there anything else we should know about your new EMS study guide?

Tim: The Airway Management | EMT Guide was designed for EMTs. It’s modeled after the standard national curriculum. I’m very excited to be partnering with Quizlet and so you can expect more study guides covering other sections of the NREMT soon. I’m also looking forward to expanding to the paramedic level.

Take advantage of the EMS week discount! You can get 40% off of my study guide and others like it with code EMSWEEK until Sunday at 11:59pm.

This week we salute our emergency medical volunteers and professionals. Quizlet is here for you, too!

Quizlet is a great newer option for EMS study because:

• Quizlet premium study guides are made by real experts in the field, including the people who write the major NREMT textbooks
• You can easily study in small amounts
• You can study anywhere, whether it’s on your break time as an EMT or on the couch, as long as you have your phone, it saves your progress
• Learn mode helps you get to the heart of what you need to work on, which is something a textbook can’t do
• It’s affordable, you don’t need a membership, and you can choose the study guides or sets you need to work on most

Check out the new EMS study guides and use code EMSWEEK to get 40% off study guides through Sunday!

This week we are going to spotlight two of our Premium Content creators - Tim Nowak and the Limmer family- to get their thoughts on the EMS world and how to best prepare for exams and the profession.

Tim Nowak (bio from Medicredits) is the founder & CEO of Emergency Medical Solutions, LLC., an independent EMS training & consulting company, formed in 2010. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2002, and has served as a full-time firefighter/paramedic, EMS educator, critical care paramedic, and EMS consultant. EMS, LLC., specializes in continuing education delivery, training program development, technical writing, and reference product development. Tim is also the editor-in-chief of the EMS Director, a print publication with a focus on professional development.

Today, we’re excited to introduce the new Quizlet set page. It’s cleaner. Faster. Prettier. And ready to help you crush your next test. Here’s what changed:

1. Cleaner : Finding and studying the right study set has never been easier. We’ve simplified the set page to help you quickly find the right content, study mode and settings to get you set up for success. Studying can be hard. Figuring out how to use a study app should be easy.
2. Faster ⚡: Whether you’re learning a new language in Kalamazoo, Michigan or preparing for your physics exam in Ubud, we want to connect you to the right content sooner so you can start studying, faster. You’ll notice the new set page loads faster, which means less waiting, more learning. When your homework is due ASAP, every second counts.
3. Prettier : We get it — learning is hard work. We wanted to make the site you know and love great to look at, too.

The set page will remain your one stop shop for learning. Whether you’re studying on your laptop, mobile phone or tablet, you’ll see these changes (if you haven’t already) the next time you visit Quizlet on the web. Love the updates? Think they’re okay, but want more? Tell us your thoughts here or in the comments below.

Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

Tuesday, June 25 — 5:30pm-7:30pm

Cuba Libre, Philadelphia
Come get some limited edition Quizlet Swag, meet members of the Quizlet team and our Teacher Ambassadors, and play a few rounds of Quizlet Live complete with prizes. Feel free to bring friends to this free event, but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

This free event is open to Quizlet fans, newbies, ISTE attendees, and local teachers — RSVP here.

Mrs. Gerrich is the choir director at McClintock High School where she teaches students grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Mrs. Gerrich has been teaching for 17 years, 14 of which have been at McClintock High School.

As her winning nomination described:

Second place winners

As for our four second place winners, who will receive a Quizlet SWAG Pack, the results are also in! We have:

1. Sonia Jimenez of Luis Valdez Leadership Academy in San Jose, CA
2. Kendra Howard of Republic Schools in Republic, MO
3. Eric Heisey of Elizabethtown Area High School in Elizabethtown, PA
4. Darius White of St. Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco, CA

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated incredible teachers for our giveaway. And an even bigger thank you to all nominated educators — we appreciate you!

To say “I am a teacher” means doing so much more than standing up every day in front of students and lecturing. Teachers mentor, coach, inspire, and serve their communities selflessly all year. This week, Quizlet wants to celebrate teachers and show our deep appreciation for the amazing work they do.

We want to give one deserving teacher and his or her entire department free upgrades to Quizlet Teacher, our premium subscription for educators!

Nominate an amazing teacher

Think about a teacher (or a colleague or even yourself) who has inspired you. Is this person a master of integrating technology into the classroom? Is this person an amazing coach or mentor? We want to know! Please nominate this teacher here! Enter your teacher’s name and email if you think he or she deserves a FREE Quizlet Teacher account — it’s as simple as that!

Once you’ve submitted your nomination, you can increase your teacher’s chances of winning by sharing the contest with others, following @Quizlet on Twitter or Instagram, or subscribing to our YouTube Channel. In fact, shout out to your teacher on your Instagram story and tag us! We will feature some of our favorite shout outs throughout the week.

One lucky teacher winner will receive Quizlet Teacher (valued at $35.99/upgrade) unlocks even more features to help keep students engaged and on track — including real-time data on student progress, as well as more ways to customize your material and games of Quizlet Live! #QuizletLovesTeachers

At the end of the week, we’ll randomly select one nominee to win Quizlet Teacher for him or herself and everyone in their department. Four additional winners will be chosen at random to receive Quizlet SWAG packs. To enter, make sure to use the widget above to tell us all about the great teacher you know.

We’re honored to play a small part in the invaluable work that teachers do. Thank you, teachers!

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But students told us they wanted more. More ways to practice for tests exactly like they’re going to find when they sit down on exam day. More tough questions to help mimic the tough questions their teachers or classes would throw at them.

Introducing practice questions — available on select Quizlet Premium Content study guides. Practice questions take studying to a deeper level and require learners to go beyond memorization. Instead, students can demonstrate mastery of the concepts they’ve studied by applying their knowledge to multiple-choice questions designed by Verified Creators to test their knowledge.

Our 21 Verified Creators to release premium practice questions are: KnopmanMarks, Kenhub,FitnessMentors, FUNctionalAnatPhysio, Media4Math, BA_Learn_IT, ASBITE-Executioner, LuminaTestPrep, SeñorTaylor2, Babbel, scottmooredo, OrganicChemistryExplained, Novacademy, ProfessuerAdams, TomatoLearning, TheKindestSchool, DATbootcamp, Kaplan_NCLEX, QStudyChallenges4U, Knowsys, and DriversEdTestPrep.

We've spotlighted 4 of those creators below. Verified Creators — Lumina Test Prep, Kenhub, Knopman Marks, and Babbel — have developed practice questions to help students apply their knowledge of biology, human anatomy, financial markets and the Spanish language.

LuminaTestprep
LuminaTestPrep is a project of Lumina Datamatics, a content creation company with deep domain expertise and hundreds of thousands of practice questions.. Their Biology practice question offering is extensive and will continue to grow in the coming weeks. Check out their study set on Cell Structure and Functions for a glimpse at the detail and depth LuminaTestPrep can offer your studying.

Kenhub
Our partners at Kenhub help students learn human anatomy faster and smarter. With so many muscles, bones, nerves, and joints in the human body, it can be difficult to master and apply all the terminology. Practice questions are available on many Kenhub study guides including Oral Cavity Practice Questions, Ankle and Foot Practice Questions and Pancreas Practice Questions.

Knopman Marks
The content creators at Knopman Marks have 25 years of experience supporting 100,000 students in passing various FINRA and licensing examinations. Students preparing for the Security Industries Essentials (SIE) Exam can test their knowledge with practice questions designed to asses, just like the real test does.

Babbel
The language learning app and e-learning platform Babbel offers Quizlet Premium Content for the Spanish language. Students can practice learning vocabulary words, commonly used verbs, and prepare for the AP Spanish Language exam. Check out the practice questions in this study set on Conversational Spanish.

These are just a few examples of what we hope will be a new way of studying. If you are interested in providing practice questions as part of our Quizlet Premium Content program, please get in touch! And for students, let us know what type of practice questions would be most useful to you in the comments below. Be sure to check out the full list of our Premium Content creators here.