How do I conduct Recall Reviews?

Recall Reviews are a cornerstone of the Learntime learning process. They maximize your retention by actively engaging your memory. This guide will walk you through the process of conducting effective Recall Reviews and utilizing the features to enhance your learning experience.

The Recall Review Process

1. Initiate the Review

• Select a topic in your MemoryStack.
• Choose "Start recall now."

2. Active Recall

• Attempt to recall as much information as possible about the topic.
• Type or dictate your recall attempt in the provided area.
• Aim to be comprehensive without referring to your notes.

3. Submit and Receive Immediate Feedback

• Submit your recall attempt when you feel you've recalled everything you can.
• You'll immediately receive a percentage score reflecting your performance.

4. Choose Your Next Step (If Score < 100%)

If your recall score is less than 100%, you'll be presented with three options:

1. Receive Hints for Further Recall (Recommended)

   • The AI Mentor provides hints to jog your memory on missed points.
   • This option reinforces your memory and identifies knowledge gaps.

2. Start a Topic-Level Quick Quiz

   • Test yourself on specific areas you struggled with during recall.
   • Available only if there are saved missed facts or a gap list for the topic.

3. Get Recall Attempt Feedback

   • Receive detailed feedback on your recall attempt from the AI Mentor.
   • This option provides a comprehensive review of your performance.

5. Review and Reflect

• After completing your chosen post-recall option (if applicable), review the final feedback from the Mentor.
• Pay close attention to information you missed during your initial recall.

6. Study Sheet Review

• Use the provided study sheet to reinforce key points.
• Focus especially on information you struggled to recall.

Understanding Your Recall Score

• Your immediate score (e.g., "70% correct recall") gives you a quick performance gauge.
• Higher scores generally indicate stronger retention.
• Lower scores suggest a need for more frequent review of the topic.
• Use these scores to track progress and identify areas needing more focus.

Maximizing Post-Recall Options

Hints for Further Recall

• Best for: Topics where you feel close to remembering but need a small push.
• Benefits: Strengthens neural connections and improves long-term retention.

Topic-Level Quick Quiz

• Best for: Immediately reinforcing specific facts you struggled with.
• Benefits: Particularly effective for topics with clear, factual information.

Tips for Effective Recall Reviews

1. Don't skip difficult topics – these often benefit most from spaced repetition.
2. Recall information in your own words to deepen understanding.
3. Use the hint option when available to strengthen partial memories.
4. Consider the topic-level Quick Quiz to immediately reinforce weak areas.
5. Regularly engage with the recall process to maximize the benefits of spaced repetition.

Remember, Recall Reviews are not just about testing your knowledge. They actively strengthen your memory and help identify areas for improvement. The immediate feedback and post-recall options enhance this process, allowing you to tailor your learning strategy for each topic. Consistent engagement with this process is key to unlocking your learning potential with Learntime.