Spaced Repetition

Principles

Spaced Repetition is when we spread out our study sessions instead of cramming everything all at once
- Most effective when reviewing material at similar intervals
- Learning happens slowly and cannot be rushed
The time not spent memorizing is just as important to allow us to consolidate information and forget
Might be difficult seeing as we don’t favor long-term rewards so easily and tend to procrastinate often
- Additionally, such repetition can get boring fairly fast

Spacing effect helps with memorization
By spacing learning intervals, you are further exercising your neural connections
- This results in long-term, durable retention and knowledge
When paired with a good night’s sleep, we can begin consolidating information earlier and more consistently

Spaced repetition is most effective when remembering is effortful
- Being rusty means that we have started to forget the topics, which is the perfect time to strengthen our connections
Spaced repetition intervals:
- 5 seconds, 25 seconds, two minutes, ten minutes, one hour, five hours, one day, five days, 25 days, four months, two years for most optimal spaced repetition
- Few minutes, day of, week of, month of
  - Less optimal but more realistic
- Long-Term Anki Flashcards:
  - 15 minutes, 1.5 days, 7 days, 28 days
  - 15, 2160, 10080, 40320 minutes
Spend the initial sessions understanding the terms, but then slowly form connections to the bigger picture
- Check to see whether any of the information interferes with one another

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