Revision Index

Revision Index

Learning Strategy Overview

  • Core Principle: Test-first learning with spaced repetition
  • System: Leitner inspired box rotation
BoxStatusScore RangeReview Interval
1🔴 Retake<60%Every 3 days
2🟠 Validate60–84%Every 7 days
3🔵 Maintenance85–89%Every 2 weeks
4🟢 Mastered90%+ x2Every 4 weeks
  • Review Rule: Until the next full quiz attempt, error-only reviews repeat at the box’s interval.
  • Attempt Count: Only full quiz attempts increment the attempt count.
  • Daily Commitment: 1 hour coding + 1 hour quizzing (14 hours/week)
  • Mastery Threshold: 90% quiz score to advance

The system works if you trust the process. Focus on one quiz at a time, respect the spacing intervals, and let spaced repetition do the heavy lifting.

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

  • Don’t re-read notes before quizzes
  • Don’t retake too soon — Wait 2+ days for spaced repetition benefits
  • Don’t aim for 100% — 90% mastery is enough to move forward
  • Don’t skip retakes — The second attempt is where real learning happens
  • Don’t overload with new topics while backlog piles up — Finish one unit before interleaving with another topic
  • Don’t batch reviews — Spaced practice beats cramming
  • Don’t ignore Box 3/4 — Maintenance prevents forgetting

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