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Get a spaced review reminder for what you learned
Topics you study come back to you as short review prompts after one day, one week and one month, so they stick.
When to use it
After every study session
Step by step
Set up a learning log
Create a Google Sheet with columns: Date learned, Topic, Key points, Review 1 (date + 1 day), Review 2 (date + 7 days), Review 3 (date + 30 days). Use simple date formulas like adding 1, 7 and 30 to the first date.
Log each session
After studying, add one row with the topic and three to five key points.
Prepare a review prompt
Save this prompt in your notes so you can reuse it whenever a review is due.
Prompt to copyI'm reviewing topics I learned earlier. For each topic below, ask me 3 quick recall questions based on the key points, one at a time, without showing the answers first. After I answer, tell me what I missed. At the end, rate each topic as Solid, Shaky or Forgotten and tell me which to review again soon. [paste the rows due today: topic and key points]Get reminded automatically
Each Sunday, add calendar reminders for that week's review dates from the sheet. If your AI assistant offers scheduled tasks and can read your sheet, schedule a daily check for rows due today instead.
Mark your results
Add a Result column and note Solid, Shaky or Forgotten. Move Forgotten topics back to the start with a new date.
What you get
Due today: Photosynthesis (Review 2), French past tense (Review 1). Q1: What two things does a plant need besides light? Result: Photosynthesis - Solid. French past tense - Shaky, review again in 3 days.
Tips
- Recalling without looking is the bit that does the work. Resist peeking.
- Keep key points short. If a row needs a paragraph, split it into two topics.