Spaced repetition

How to start a spaced repetition routine

October 11, 2026 · Flippables

Spaced repetition spreads card reviews across different sessions. Instead of reviewing every card every time, you work through the cards that are due. Flippables uses FSRS to schedule reviews using your study history and recall ratings.

Begin with a small deck

Pick one subject and create a manageable set of cards. A short deck makes it easier to check the wording of your prompts and learn the review controls before adding more material.

Keep each card focused on one answer. If a card asks for a long list or several separate facts, consider splitting it. Review quality matters more than filling your library quickly.

Review due cards first

Open your due-card session and attempt each answer before revealing it. Rate how the attempt went. The app can then use that feedback when scheduling the card again.

A review session does not need to include every subject you are learning. Start with the cards you can give attention to, and leave time to understand material you missed.

Keep ratings honest

Choose a rating based on your answer before the reveal. Reading the answer and recognizing it is different from recalling it unaided. If you did not remember it, use Again rather than marking it as easy.

There is no universal interval that every learner should copy. Scheduling depends on your review history and settings. The ratings in the website demo illustrate the controls without calculating real intervals.

Add new material gradually

New cards become future reviews. If your due queue feels difficult to manage, pause new additions and work through your existing cards. You can also inspect repeated misses and rewrite unclear prompts.

A useful routine is one you can return to. Choose a regular opportunity to review, such as after a class or during a commute. Local cards can be studied offline; AI and sync need a connection.

Use cram mode for a specific goal

Cram mode is useful when you want a focused practice session outside your due queue. Keep its purpose separate from your ongoing review routine: practicing a deck now does not mean you will never need to revisit it.

After a session, use your progress information to see what you reviewed. Avoid treating a single session result as proof that you have mastered an entire subject.

Try the review demo and learn how to write reviewable flashcards.