How MemorizeApp Works
MemorizeApp leverages the power of the Leitner system and spaced repetition to help you learn more efficiently and retain information longer.
The Science Behind Spaced Repetition
Research in cognitive psychology has shown that the best way to move information from short-term to long-term memory is through spaced repetition - reviewing material at increasing intervals over time.
📚 The Forgetting Curve
Without reinforcement, we forget approximately 75% of newly learned information within 48 hours. Spaced repetition combats this natural forgetting curve by strategically timing reviews just before you're likely to forget.
Understanding the Leitner System
The Leitner system, developed by Sebastian Leitner in the 1970s, is a proven method for efficient flashcard learning. Here's how it works in MemorizeApp:
Cards Start in Box 1 (Daily Review)
All new flashcards begin in the first box, which you review every day. This frequent exposure helps establish initial memory.
Correct Answers = Longer Intervals
When you answer correctly, the card moves to the next box with a longer review interval (2 days, 4 days, 8 days, etc.). This optimizes your study time by reducing reviews of material you know well.
Incorrect Answers = Back to Daily Review
If you forget a card, it returns to Box 1 for daily practice. This ensures difficult material gets the attention it needs.
Master Level = Learned Status
Cards that reach the final box and are answered correctly are marked as "learned" and move to your mastered vocabulary collection.
Your Learning Journey in 5 Steps
Step 1: Create Your Cards
Add new flashcards manually or import them from a CSV file. Each card has a word/term and its definition/translation.
Pro tip: Use our AI assistant to generate translations, example sentences, and phonetic transcriptions instantly.
Step 2: Start Learning
Review cards that are due today. The system automatically presents cards from all boxes that need review based on their schedule.
Smart algorithm: You only see what you need to review - no wasted time!
Step 3: Test Your Knowledge
For each card, try to recall the answer, then flip the card to check. Mark whether you remembered it correctly.
Honest self-assessment: Accurate feedback helps the system optimize your learning path.
Step 4: Track Your Progress
Monitor your learning with detailed statistics. See daily reviews, accuracy rates, and your growing vocabulary.
Stay motivated: Visual progress tracking keeps you engaged and committed.
Step 5: Master Your Material
As cards progress through the boxes, they become part of your long-term memory. Successfully completed cards join your "learned" collection - proof of your growing expertise!
Why This Method Works
Optimized Efficiency
Focus your time on material you're about to forget, not what you already know.
Brain-Friendly Learning
Works with your brain's natural memory consolidation processes.
Long-Term Retention
Information moves to permanent memory through strategic repetition.
The Result?
Studies show that spaced repetition can improve retention rates by up to 200% compared to traditional study methods.
With MemorizeApp's implementation of the Leitner system, you learn more in less time and remember it longer - guaranteed.