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self-testing

Oct 08, 2022

Testing oneself on something to assess understanding. Self testing is a good way to practice retrieval 1 and activating knowledge. It also tests one’s expertise with storing knowledge.

Consistently self testing (as is done in spaced repetition) is a good way to approach learning as long-term development.


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  • learning strategies
  • recall
  • recognition
  • spaced repetition
  • the Feynman technique
  • the most effective learning strategies can be counter-intuitive

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