Back to Modern Memory Approaches
Spaced Repetition
By Randy Salars·
Short Answer
Review material at increasing intervals so you practice recall right before you would forget. This concentrates effort where it creates the biggest long-term retention gains.
How to Use It (Simple)
- Turn material into questions (active recall, not rereading).
- Review more often when you miss; review less when you succeed.
- Keep cards atomic (one idea per card).
- Prefer short daily sessions over long weekly sessions.
Common Mistakes
- Cards that are too broad (you can’t answer cleanly).
- Reviewing passively (recognition feels like knowing).
- Adding too many new cards per day (review debt).
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