Study methods
How to make flashcards that actually work
Most flashcards are too long, too easy or reviewed in the wrong order. Seven rules for cards you will remember, and when a quiz works better than a deck.
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Study methods
Study methods
How to study for a test in one week: a day-by-day plan
A seven-day study plan built on self-testing, spacing and mixed practice, with what to do each day and how to use the night before the test.
Study methods
Interleaving: why mixing up practice works better than blocking it
Practicing one skill at a time feels smooth, but mixing problem types leads to better test results. What interleaving is, why it works and how to use it.
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Why rereading and highlighting feel productive but don't work
Rereading and highlighting make material feel familiar without making it memorable. Here is why, and five active recall techniques to use instead.
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Retrieval practice: the study habit that makes learning stick
Pulling information out of memory beats putting it back in. What the research says about retrieval practice, and eight ways to use it in class or at home.
Study methods
Spaced repetition: how to schedule reviews so you actually remember
Why we forget, how spacing out reviews fixes it, and a simple review schedule you can use with flashcards, notes or practice quizzes in any subject.