Spaced Repetition Explained: Review Less, Remember More
How spacing your reviews over time helps information move into long-term memory.
· 6 min read
Forgetting is normal. Spaced repetition uses it to your advantage by reviewing information just as you are about to forget it.
The forgetting curve
Without review, memories fade quickly. Each well-timed review tends to make the next forgetting slower.
A simple schedule
- Review after 1 day
- Then after 3 days
- Then after 1 week
- Then after 2–4 weeks
Combine it with imagery
Spaced repetition is even stronger when paired with a memory palace.