Difference between revisions of "Choosing problems for spaced proof review"

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[[Spaced proof review]] takes a lot of effort to implement even if done correctly. One of the mistakes one can make is to choose problems which aren't worth solving over and over.
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[[Spaced proof review]] takes a lot of effort to implement even if done correctly. One of the mistakes one can make is to choose problems which aren't worth solving over and over. (By "problems", I mean math problems, i.e. the exercise or theorem statement or whatever.)
  
 
Properties of good problems:
 
Properties of good problems:

Revision as of 23:51, 15 May 2020

Spaced proof review takes a lot of effort to implement even if done correctly. One of the mistakes one can make is to choose problems which aren't worth solving over and over. (By "problems", I mean math problems, i.e. the exercise or theorem statement or whatever.)

Properties of good problems:

  • The problem is easy
  • The problem is "fun"
  • The problem is fundamental/important

Easy/fun problems are good for helping you build up and keeping the habit of spaced proof review.

Properties of bad problems:

  • There's a lot of fiddly details that are challenging to get right on the spot.
  • Problems which give you a sense of dread or some sort of "ugh" reaction.

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