The forgetting curve
Memory fades fast after learning. Each review slows it down.
Guide
What is spaced repetition?
Review each card right before you would forget it, a little later each time. Ten minutes a day is enough.
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The spacing effect
Short sessions over many days beat one long cram.
The testing effect
Recalling an answer strengthens it more than rereading it.
How Loopky schedules a card
Grade yourself after each card. Every button shows exactly when the card comes back.
| Button | Next review | You can set it |
|---|---|---|
| Again | Under 10 minutes | No |
| Hard | 1 day | 1 to 365 days |
| Good | 3 days | 1 to 365 days |
| Easy | 7 days | 1 to 365 days |
Cards that stick
Good cards are small and specific.
- One fact per card
- Ask a question, do not state a fact
- Add a sentence or a picture
- Grade yourself honestly
Questions
How many cards should I study a day?
Start with 10 to 20 new cards and all your due reviews. Loopky's default goal is 20 new cards.
Is it better than rereading notes?
Yes. Research on spacing and testing shows recall at spaced intervals beats rereading and cramming.
What algorithm does Loopky use?
Fixed intervals per button: under 10 minutes, then 1, 3 and 7 days by default, each adjustable up to 365.
Learn anything, remember everything.
A few minutes a day is enough.
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