How I Use Spaced Repetition to ACE Exams: The PAR Framework, by Zain Asif on YouTube. 10 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes to set up, then 15
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
List every topic your exam covers and split each into small cards or questions. One fact or idea per card works best.
Set a steady pace: review a small batch of cards each day instead of cramming. Pick a fixed daily slot you can keep all term.
Put each new card into your app or box and let the schedule decide when it comes back. Trust the intervals rather than reviewing everything daily.
Accelerate by adding new cards as you cover topics in class, so reviews build up gradually through the term.
Test yourself by answering each card out loud or on paper before flipping it. Mark it right only if you recalled it fully.
Four weeks before the exam, move into the race phase: increase daily review time and add past paper questions to your cards.
Each day, clear the cards that are due first, then spend any extra time on weak topics. Skip cards you already know well.
Review your progress weekly and rewrite any card you keep failing into a simpler question.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep cards short and specific so each review takes seconds, not minutes.
Do not add hundreds of cards at once; a big backlog is the main reason people quit.
Answer before flipping the card, because recognising an answer is not the same as recalling it.
Use the last four weeks for past papers, not just flashcards, so you practise exam-style questions.
Questions
How many cards should I review each day?
Start with a batch you can clear in 15 to 20 minutes, then grow it as the habit sticks. The exact number matters less than reviewing every day.
Can I do this without an app?
Yes. Use paper cards and three boxes: review box one daily, box two every few days and box three weekly. Move a card forward when you answer it correctly.
When should I start before an exam?
Begin when the topic is taught, so reviews spread over the whole term. If you are short on time, start at least four weeks out and focus on the weakest topics.
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