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Productivity & Study Techniques
Evidence-based learning strategies — active recall, spaced repetition, time management, and focus techniques.
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What is active recall?
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Testing yourself on material rather than passively re-reading. Significantly more effective for long-term retention. Flashcards are a form of active recall.
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What is the Pomodoro Technique?
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25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break. After 4 pomodoros, take a 15-30 minute break. Helps maintain focus and prevent burnout.
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What is spaced repetition?
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Reviewing material at increasing intervals based on how well you know it. Exploits the spacing effect — spreading reviews over time beats cramming for long-term memory.
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What is the Feynman Technique?
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1) Choose a concept. 2) Explain it in simple terms as if teaching a child. 3) Identify gaps in your understanding. 4) Review and simplify further.
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What is interleaving?
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Mixing different topics or problem types during study instead of blocking (studying one topic at a time). Harder initially but leads to better long-term learning and transfer.
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What is the forgetting curve?
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Ebbinghaus' discovery that memory decays exponentially without review. After 24 hours, ~70% is forgotten. Spaced repetition counteracts this by reviewing at optimal intervals.
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What is the 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) for studying?
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80% of results come from 20% of effort. Identify the highest-yield topics/problems and focus there first. Don't spend equal time on everything.
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What is elaborative interrogation?
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Asking "why" and "how" questions about what you're learning. "Why does this work?" "How does this connect to what I already know?" Deepens encoding and understanding.
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