Mastering Spaced Repetition for Finals
Learn how to optimize your study schedule using the scientifically proven spaced repetition technique to retain information longer and ace your finals.
What is Spaced Repetition?
Spaced repetition is a learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals over time. Instead of cramming all at once, you space out your study sessions to maximize long-term retention.
The method is based on the "forgetting curve" — the idea that our memory of new information decays exponentially unless we actively review it.
The Science Behind It
Research in cognitive psychology has consistently shown that spaced practice leads to better retention than massed practice (cramming). Each review session strengthens the neural pathways associated with that memory.
Optimal Spacing Pattern: 1 day → 3 days → 7 days → 14 days → 30 days
How to Implement
The easiest way to implement spaced repetition is through flashcard apps that automatically schedule reviews based on your performance. StudyPilot's Flashcard mode does exactly this.
When you review a card and mark it as "easy," the app schedules it for a longer interval. If you struggle, it shows up again sooner.
StudyPilot Flashcards
Our built-in flashcard system uses a modified SM-2 algorithm to optimize your review schedule. Questions you find difficult appear more frequently, while well-known material fades into longer intervals.
Start using spaced repetition today and watch your retention rates soar.