Spaced Repetition Schedule Planner
Create a simple spaced review plan between your start date and exam (or a fixed time window). This is a planning aid to help you study consistently—not a guarantee of learning outcomes.
Create Your Spaced Repetition Schedule
Add your topics, set your dates, and we'll suggest a simple spaced review plan to help you study more consistently.
Getting Started
- 1
Choose your mode
Plan until an exam date or for a fixed number of days
- 2
Add your topics
Include difficulty (easy/medium/hard) and priority
- 3
Set your daily capacity
How many review blocks can you realistically do each day?
How it works
This planner uses simple pre-defined intervals to schedule reviews: review soon after learning, then gradually increase the gap. It's a planning aid to help you study consistently—not a guarantee of learning outcomes.
Remember: sustainable study habits matter more than perfect schedules. Adapt the plan to your life, get enough sleep, and ask for help when needed.
Understanding Spaced Repetition
The Core Idea
Spaced repetition is a learning technique based on a simple insight: we remember things better when we review them at gradually increasing intervals. Instead of cramming everything the night before an exam, you spread your reviews over time—first reviewing soon after learning, then waiting longer and longer between each review.
Simple Example
Learn a concept on Day 1 → Review on Day 2 → Review again on Day 4 → Review on Day 7 → Review on Day 14. Each review strengthens your memory and makes it last longer.
Why Spaced Repetition Works
Our brains are designed to forget things we don't use. When you review material just as you're about to forget it, your brain strengthens that memory. Over time, the memory becomes more durable, and you need fewer reviews to maintain it.
Benefits
- More efficient than cramming
- Better long-term retention
- Reduces exam anxiety
- Spreads workload over time
- Works for any subject
Best Practices
- Use active recall (test yourself!)
- Be consistent, not perfect
- Mix topics to avoid boredom
- Adapt to your life
- Get enough sleep
How This Planner Works
This planner uses simple, pre-defined intervals based on topic difficulty:
| Difficulty | Review Days (from start) | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 | Fewer reviews, spread out |
| Medium | 1, 3, 7, 14, 21 | Moderate spacing |
| Hard | 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 21 | More frequent early reviews |
When your daily review capacity is exceeded, lower-priority topics are trimmed from busy days. This keeps your schedule realistic while ensuring your highest-priority material gets reviewed.
Daily Capacity Matters
Setting a realistic daily limit is crucial. Cramming too many reviews in one day defeats the purpose of spaced repetition. A manageable daily load helps you:
- Actually complete your reviews (consistency beats intensity)
- Maintain quality attention during each review
- Avoid burnout and keep studying sustainable
- Have time for new learning, not just review
Combining with Active Recall
Spaced repetition works best when combined with active recall—actively testing yourself rather than passively re-reading. Consider:
- Flashcards: Cover the answer and try to recall it before checking.
- Practice problems: Solve problems without looking at solutions first.
- Self-quizzing: Write questions for yourself and answer them later.
- Teaching: Explain the concept out loud as if teaching someone else.
Important Limitations
This planner is a simple planning aid, not an adaptive algorithm like Anki or SuperMemo. It uses fixed intervals based on difficulty—it does not learn from your actual performance.
- Real optimal intervals vary by person and material
- The schedule is a guide, not a strict requirement
- Missing a day is okay—just get back on track
- Your wellbeing matters more than perfect adherence
Always prioritize your health. Sustainable habits beat intense bursts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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