Students are in pairs, each with their own set of flashcards. One student plays the role of the Tutor and the other plays the role of the Tutee. The partners will proceed through three rounds as they quiz each other with flashcards, mastering the content to win cards. To begin, the Tutee gives his or her flashcards to the Tutor.

Round 1 – Maximum Cues

The Tutor shows the question on the first card, reads the question, and show and reads the answer written on the back of the card. The Tutor then turns the card back over and again reads the question on the front of the card, asking the Tutee to answer from memory.

The Tutee answers, If correct, the Tutee wins the card. If wrong, the Tutor shows the Tutee the answer side of the card and provides corrective feedback. The card is then returned to the stack to try again later. 

When the Tutee wins all of the cards, partners switch roles. When the new Tutee wins all of his or her cards, partners advance to Round 2.

Round 2 – Few Cues

The process is repeated, except the Tutor shows only the question on the front of each card, and asks the Tutee to answer from memory.

Round 3 – No Cues

The process is repeated, except the Tutor quizzes the Tutee on each question without showing the front of each flashcard.