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    • Context cues simplify
      wording

      You can use categories
      in SuperMemo 2000/2002, provide different branches of knowledge
      with a different look (different template),
      use reference labels (Title, Author, Date, etc.) and
      clearly label subcategories (e.g. with strings such as chem for chemistry,
      math for mathematics, etc.). This will help you simplify the
      wording of your items as you will be relieved from the need to specify the context of
      your question. In the example below, the well-defined prefix bioch: saves you a lot of
      typing and a lot of reading while still making sure you do not confuse the abbreviation
      GRE with Graduate Record Examination. Note that in the recommended case, you process the
      item starting from the label bioch which puts your brain immediately in the right
      context. While processing the lesser optimum case, you will waste precious milliseconds on
      flashing the standard meaning of GRE and ... what is worse ... you will light up the wrong
      areas of your brain that will now perhaps be prone to interference!

      • Context cues simplify
        wording

        You can use categories
        in SuperMemo 2000/2002, provide different branches of knowledge
        with a different look (different template),
        use reference labels (Title, Author, Date, etc.) and
        clearly label subcategories (e.g. with strings such as chem for chemistry,
        math for mathematics, etc.). This will help you simplify the
        wording of your items as you will be relieved from the need to specify the context of
        your question. In the example below, the well-defined prefix bioch: saves you a lot of
        typing and a lot of reading while still making sure you do not confuse the abbreviation
        GRE with Graduate Record Examination. Note that in the recommended case, you process the
        item starting from the label bioch which puts your brain immediately in the right
        context. While processing the lesser optimum case, you will waste precious milliseconds on
        flashing the standard meaning of GRE and ... what is worse ... you will light up the wrong
        areas of your brain that will now perhaps be prone to interference!



        Wordy
        item can cause accidental lapses through interference



        Q: What does GRE stand for in biochemistry?

        A: glucocorticoid response element

        Context-labeled
        items increase success rate



        Q: bioch: GRE

        A: glucocorticoid response element

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    • This article will help you overcome one of the greatest difficulties you will face when trying to accelerate learning: formulating knowledge.
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