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How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by yarinr »

jackkinsella wrote: post #5

The value of SRS goes way beyond memorization. When applied seriously to a field like programming, it enables you to think about the program-design space in a more abstract manner and quickly call to mind and evaluate possibilities. Look up "chunking" as it relates to performance (e.g. in chess). I've written (and, more recently, made a video) about my 10 years of experience using SRS (via the free tool, Anki) to boo…

Thanks! I just watched the video and it looks great, will also read the article later. Also - did you happen to share your (programming related) anki deck? I would love to see that!

Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by knubie »

It seems like there's been a lot of buzz around space repetition on hacker news lately. I've used SRS for learning Japanese with great success, and it would be hard for me to imagine making any progress without it.

The one thing I was missing from most SRS apps was the ability to create note cards, not necessarily in the review schedule, and link them with my cards. There are some concepts like grammar that fit the "note" format, but don't necessarily work as a flashcard. Something like a Zettelkasten + Anki, but with nicer interface like Notion.

So I built an app[0] that does just that with markdown. If that sounds interesting to you, or you've been frustrated with Anki, take look and let me know what you think.

[0] https://mochi.cards/

Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by kd5bjo »

krm01 wrote: post #29

Is this really faster? Or just better for your long term memory. I have always wondered this about spaced repetition because it always feels much slower, but I keep seeing the word “faster” appear in articles that talk about it. Can anyone elaborate or link to some kind of a “speed test”?

I think “more efficient” is probably better phrasing: The amount of calendar time required to reach a given recall level will be longer, but the time spent actively developing that memory will be less and it will fade more slowly over time as compared to massed review (cramming).

Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by kd5bjo »

marwan-nwh wrote: post #28

Isn't this just a fancy name for reviewing?

“Spaced repetition” is a family of algorithms to determine what and when you should review. They’re optimized to minimize the amount of review time necessary to maintain a particular strength of memory over the long term.

Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by [deleted] »

jackkinsella wrote: post #5

The value of SRS goes way beyond memorization. When applied seriously to a field like programming, it enables you to think about the program-design space in a more abstract manner and quickly call to mind and evaluate possibilities. Look up "chunking" as it relates to performance (e.g. in chess). I've written (and, more recently, made a video) about my 10 years of experience using SRS (via the free tool, Anki) to boo…

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Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by diegocg »

qwerty456127 wrote: post #22
korantu wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

that would be 'suspend' button

Thank you. I'll try it. I thought it's meant to do what it says - suspend a card temporarily.

What you want is the bury option, that one will no longer show the card in reviews (but it won't delete it)

Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by trungdq88 »

idearoots wrote: post #2

if you don't want to silo your cards you might consider NeuraCache ( https://neuracache.com/ , I'm the creator)

Just a small feedback: I scrolled through 3/4 of the page and still have no clue what is the product. An integration to other apps? A twitter bot? A separate app like Anki? A website version of Anki?

Re: How to Memorize Faster with the Spaced Repetition Learning Technique

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Post by tzmudzin »

sriram_sun wrote: post #38

Are there "prepackaged" cards for algorithms and other computer science topics?

Possibly, but that is missing the point. A card deck should aid you in building your own model rather than forcing dumb memorization.

A good card is one that highlights what is important for you to memorize. While preparing the card, one should reflect what are these parts and how it fits into the larger whole so as to reflect this in the card. This helps go beyond mere memorization, and apply spaced repetition also to some higher-level concepts.

Example: for a recent exam I took I had to memorize extinguisher types and to which types of fires they can be applied. You can stuff it into a dumb deck ("[Class A]= [common combustibles]"), or you can put it into a hierarchy or turn it into a relationship ("[Class A] extinguishers cannot be applied to [electrical equipment]] because [...]. [Class C] should be used instead.")

For more information, see e.g. https://medschoolinsiders.com/medical-student/anki-flashcard...

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