Recognising the Best Custom Steps
Custom Backup rewards creativity, clarity, and structure. The Custom Distinctions are our way of recognising exceptional Custom Steps built by Pro creators.
Every submitted Step is scored against our four-factor rubric:
Is it unique and insightful, or just generic?
Are explanations sharp and easy to understand?
Does the Step flow naturally and follow Point Pair Card format?
Does it hold attention with examples, mnemonics, or creative touches?
Each factor is scored from 0–3, with a maximum total of 12 points:
Bronze (8–9 points)
Above average, shows effort and some creativity.
Silver (10–11 points)
Strong across most factors, classroom-worthy.
Gold (12 points)
Exceptional; flawless across all categories.
Distinctions aren't just badges. They prove that your work is recognised, high-quality, and worth sharing. A Gold Distinction signals to every learner: "This Step is legit."
Whether you're a teacher sharing classroom resources, a student creating revision materials, or a creator building your portfolio, a Custom Distinction shows the community that your work stands out.
* Custom Distinctions are available to Pro users only.
Custom Steps that have used CB Create (our AI flashcard generator) at any time are permanently ineligible for Custom Distinctions.
Why? The Custom Distinctions celebrate intelligent human creativity, not artificial intelligence. We want to recognise the hard work, originality, and insight that comes from building a Custom Step entirely by hand.
To qualify for a Custom Distinction, build your Custom Step from scratch without using CB Create. You can still use CB Notes (for cleaning notes), CB Images (for visuals), CB Explanation (for practice), and CB Marker (for typing mode), these tools assist learning, but CB Create generates the core content.