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Different intervals for spaced repetition were studied, and all of them resulted in greater retention compared to not using spaced repetition. Among the intervals studied, repetitions every 30 words led to the highest final retention (75%).

 

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It's important to note here that the subjects who utilized spaced repetition studied for the same total amount of time as the “Recalling 3x in a Row” group. Therefore, these findings suggest that utilizing spaced repetition can optimize recall performance without increasing the total time of studying.

 

Moreover, as students are able to better retain the information the first time around when employing spaced repetition, they are unlikely to require as much revision before cumulative exams. As a result, the overall amount of studving is significantly reduced.

 

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Applying Spaced Repetition