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Spaced Repetition
Review information at increasing intervals to combat the forgetting curve and enhance long-term retention.
Memory10-15 min/day
The Science Behind It
Spaced repetition leverages the psychological spacing effect, discovered by Hermann Ebbinghaus in 1885. Research shows that spacing out learning sessions leads to better long-term retention than massed practice (cramming).
How It Works
Understanding the cognitive mechanisms
- 1Information is reviewed at strategically timed intervals
- 2Each successful recall strengthens the memory trace
- 3Intervals increase as the memory becomes stronger
- 4Difficult items are reviewed more frequently
Practical Implementation
Step-by-step guide to apply this technique
Key Benefits
What you'll gain from mastering this technique
- Dramatically improves long-term retention
- Reduces total study time needed
- Prevents cramming and last-minute stress
- Builds durable, accessible memories
Supporting Research
Scientific evidence backing this technique
Spaced practice improved retention by 200% compared to massed practice
Cepeda et al., 2006 - Psychological Bulletin
Optimal spacing intervals follow an expanding pattern for maximum efficiency
Karpicke & Bauernschmidt, 2011 - Memory & Cognition