Spaced Repetition

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)

1. Turn material into questions (active recall, not rereading).
2. Review more often when you miss; review less when you succeed.
3. Keep cards atomic (one idea per card).
4. 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).

Related Pages

• What is spaced repetition and why does it work?
• Active Recall