How to use study notes and the scratchpad
Keep the reasoning behind an answer, and check that your work has actually saved.
Quick answer
Write the key reasoning, one example and the next question in Notes or the scratchpad. Wait for the saved status and retry if saving fails.
A note is most useful when it helps you reconstruct an idea later. Copying an entire page can leave you with lots of text but no clear explanation of your own.
Record a compact explanation
Open Notes or the scratchpad available while working on a question. Write the topic, the key step and one example. For a mistake, add why your first approach failed. Keep one line for the next question you want to answer.
For example, a geometry note might include a diagram, the known quantities and the reason a formula applies. It does not need to reproduce every option from the test.
Watch the save status
The scratchpad shows loading and saving feedback. Wait for a saved state before leaving important work. If saving fails, use the retry action. A visible drawing or sentence is not by itself proof that it has been stored on the server.
Keep boards manageable. The app has a board-size limit and can reject work that exceeds it; simplify the board when that warning appears.
Should every note become a flashcard?
No. Keep the full reasoning in notes and put only a short, checkable question in flashcards. A diagram or multi-step solution often needs more context than the back of one card.
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