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+name: memory-retrieval-learning
+description: Use when long-term knowledge retention is needed (weeks to months), studying for exams or certifications, learning new job skills or technology, mastering substantial material that requires systematic review, combating forgetting through spaced repetition and retrieval practice, or when user mentions studying, memorizing, learning plans, spaced repetition, flashcards, active recall, or durable learning.
+---
+
+# Memory, Retrieval & Learning
+
+## Table of Contents
+- [Purpose](#purpose)
+- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
+- [What Is It](#what-is-it)
+- [Workflow](#workflow)
+- [Common Patterns](#common-patterns)
+- [Guardrails](#guardrails)
+- [Quick Reference](#quick-reference)
+
+## Purpose
+
+Create evidence-based learning plans that maximize long-term retention through spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and interleaving.
+
+## When to Use
+
+Use memory-retrieval-learning when you need to:
+
+**Exam & Certification Prep:**
+- Study for professional certifications (AWS, CPA, PMP, bar exam, medical boards)
+- Prepare for academic exams (SAT, GRE, finals)
+- Master substantial material over weeks/months
+- Retain knowledge for high-stakes tests
+
+**Professional Learning:**
+- Learn new technology stack or programming language
+- Master company product knowledge
+- Study industry regulations and compliance
+- Transition to new career field
+- Learn software tools and methodologies
+
+**Language Learning:**
+- Master vocabulary and grammar rules
+- Learn verb conjugations and sentence patterns
+- Study pronunciation and idioms
+- Build conversational fluency
+
+**Skill Mastery:**
+- Learn complex procedures (medical, technical, safety)
+- Master formulas, equations, or algorithms
+- Memorize taxonomies or classification systems
+- Study historical facts, dates, or sequences
+
+## What Is It
+
+Memory-retrieval-learning applies cognitive science research on how humans learn durably:
+
+**Key Principles:**
+1. **Spaced Repetition**: Review material at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days)
+2. **Retrieval Practice**: Test yourself actively rather than passively re-reading
+3. **Interleaving**: Mix different topics/types rather than blocking by type
+4. **Elaboration**: Connect new knowledge to existing understanding
+
+**Quick Example:**
+
+Learning Spanish verb conjugations:
+```
+Week 1: Learn 20 new verbs → Test yourself same day
+Week 1: Review those 20 verbs after 1 day → Test
+Week 1: Review after 3 days → Test
+Week 2: Review after 7 days → Test + Add 20 new verbs
+Week 3: Review old verbs after 14 days → Test + Continue new verbs
+Week 5: Review after 30 days → Test
+```
+
+This combats the forgetting curve by reviewing just before you'd forget.
+
+## Workflow
+
+Copy this checklist and track your progress:
+
+```
+Learning Plan Progress:
+- [ ] Step 1: Define learning goals and timeline
+- [ ] Step 2: Break down material and create schedule
+- [ ] Step 3: Design retrieval practice methods
+- [ ] Step 4: Execute daily learning sessions
+- [ ] Step 5: Track progress and adjust
+```
+
+**Step 1: Define learning goals and timeline**
+
+Clarify what needs to be learned, by when, and how much time is available daily. Identify success criteria (pass exam, demonstrate skill, etc). Use [resources/template.md](resources/template.md) to structure your plan.
+
+**Step 2: Break down material and create schedule**
+
+Chunk material into learnable units. Calculate spaced repetition schedule based on timeline. Plan initial learning + review cycles. For complex schedules or long timelines (6+ months), see [resources/methodology.md](resources/methodology.md) for advanced scheduling techniques.
+
+**Step 3: Design retrieval practice methods**
+
+Create active recall mechanisms: flashcards, practice problems, mock tests, self-quizzing. Avoid passive techniques (highlighting, re-reading). See [Common Patterns](#common-patterns) for domain-specific approaches.
+
+**Step 4: Execute daily learning sessions**
+
+Follow the schedule: new material in morning (peak alertness), reviews in afternoon/evening. Use retrieval practice consistently. Log what's difficult for extra review. For advanced techniques like interleaving or desirable difficulties, see [resources/methodology.md](resources/methodology.md).
+
+**Step 5: Track progress and adjust**
+
+Measure retention with self-tests. Adjust review frequency based on performance (struggle more = review sooner). Update schedule as needed. Validate using [resources/evaluators/rubric_memory_retrieval_learning.json](resources/evaluators/rubric_memory_retrieval_learning.json).
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+**Exam Preparation (3-6 months):**
+- Phase 1 (60% time): Initial learning + comprehension
+- Phase 2 (30% time): Spaced review + retrieval practice
+- Phase 3 (10% time): Mock exams + weak area focus
+- Use: Professional certifications, academic finals, bar exam
+
+**Language Learning (ongoing):**
+- Daily: 10 new vocabulary words + review old words due today
+- Weekly: Grammar lesson + interleaved practice with prior lessons
+- Monthly: Conversation practice integrating all learned material
+- Use: Spanish, Mandarin, French, any language mastery
+
+**Technology/Job Skill (3-12 weeks):**
+- Week 1-2: Fundamentals + hands-on practice
+- Week 3-6: Advanced concepts + spaced review of fundamentals
+- Week 7+: Real projects + systematic review of challenging concepts
+- Use: Learning Python, React, AWS, data analysis
+
+**Medical/Technical Procedures:**
+- Day 1: Learn procedure steps + immediate practice
+- Day 2: Retrieval practice without notes
+- Day 4: Practice + add edge cases
+- Day 8: Full simulation
+- Day 15, 30: Refresh to maintain
+- Use: Clinical skills, safety protocols, lab techniques
+
+**Bulk Memorization (facts, dates, lists):**
+- Create spaced repetition flashcard deck
+- Review cards daily (Anki algorithm or similar)
+- Retire cards after 5+ successful recalls
+- Add mnemonic devices for difficult items
+- Use: Anatomy, geography, historical dates, pharmacology
+
+## Guardrails
+
+**Avoid Common Mistakes:**
+- ❌ Passive re-reading or highlighting → Use active retrieval instead
+- ❌ Cramming (massed practice) → Use spaced repetition
+- ❌ Blocking by topic (all topic A, then all topic B) → Use interleaving
+- ❌ Over-confidence after initial learning → Test yourself repeatedly
+- ❌ No tracking → Measure retention to adjust schedule
+
+**Realistic Expectations:**
+- Forgetting is normal and necessary for strong memory consolidation
+- Initial struggles with retrieval are productive ("desirable difficulties")
+- Expect 20-40% forgetting between reviews (that's the sweet spot)
+- Spaced repetition feels less productive than massing, but works better
+- Plan for 2-3x more time than you think you need
+
+**Time Management:**
+- Daily consistency > marathon sessions
+- Minimum 15-20 min/day more effective than 2 hours weekly
+- Peak retention: 25 min study → 5 min break → repeat
+- Review sessions should be shorter than initial learning sessions
+- Build buffer for life interruptions (illness, travel, deadlines)
+
+**When to Seek Help:**
+- Material isn't making sense after 3+ attempts → Get instructor/expert help
+- Retention remains below 60% after 3 review cycles → Reassess study method
+- Burnout or motivation collapse → Reduce daily load, add intrinsic rewards
+- Test anxiety interfering → Address anxiety separately from memory techniques
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+**Resources:**
+- `resources/template.md` - Learning plan template with scheduling
+- `resources/methodology.md` - Advanced techniques for complex learning goals
+- `resources/evaluators/rubric_memory_retrieval_learning.json` - Quality criteria
+
+**Output:**
+- File: `memory-retrieval-learning.md` in current directory
+- Contains: Learning goals, material breakdown, review schedule, retrieval methods, tracking system
+
+**Success Criteria:**
+- Spaced repetition schedule covers entire timeline
+- Retrieval practice methods defined for all material types
+- Daily time commitment is realistic and sustainable
+- Tracking mechanism in place to measure retention
+- Schedule includes buffer for setbacks
+- Validated against quality rubric (score ≥ 3.5)
+
+**Evidence-Based Techniques:**
+1. **Spacing Effect**: Reviews at 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 days
+2. **Testing Effect**: Self-test > re-study for long-term retention
+3. **Interleaving**: ABCABC > AAABBBCCC for transfer and discrimination
+4. **Elaboration**: Connect to prior knowledge, explain to others
+5. **Dual Coding**: Combine verbal + visual representations
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+{
+  "criteria": [
+    {
+      "name": "Goal Clarity",
+      "description": "Learning objectives, timeline, and success criteria are specific and measurable",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Crystal clear goals with quantifiable success criteria, realistic timeline with buffer, daily time commitment specified and sustainable, current and target level defined",
+        "4": "Clear goals with mostly quantifiable criteria, reasonable timeline, daily time specified, minor gaps in clarity",
+        "3": "Goals stated but somewhat vague, timeline exists but may be unrealistic, daily time mentioned but questionable sustainability",
+        "2": "Vague goals, unclear timeline, daily time not specified or clearly unsustainable",
+        "1": "No clear goals, no timeline, no time commitment specified"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Material Breakdown",
+      "description": "Content chunked into learnable units with realistic hour estimates and priorities",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "All material broken into appropriate chunks (30-90 min each), hour estimates include 1.5x buffer, priorities assigned (High/Med/Low), prerequisites identified",
+        "4": "Good chunking with minor sizing issues, hour estimates mostly realistic, priorities mostly assigned, some prerequisites noted",
+        "3": "Material broken down but chunk sizes inconsistent, estimates present but no buffer, priorities partially assigned",
+        "2": "Poor chunking (too large or too granular), unrealistic estimates, no priorities, missing major material",
+        "1": "No meaningful breakdown, no estimates, no structure"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Spaced Repetition",
+      "description": "Review schedule uses evidence-based spacing intervals (not cramming)",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Clear spaced repetition schedule with intervals at 1-3-7-14-30 days, review cycles documented with specific dates/methods, interleaving included, covers full timeline",
+        "4": "Spaced repetition used with mostly appropriate intervals, review cycles planned, some interleaving, minor gaps in timeline coverage",
+        "3": "Some spacing in reviews but intervals not optimal, review cycles exist but poorly defined, little interleaving, gaps in coverage",
+        "2": "Minimal spacing, still mostly massed practice, reviews poorly planned, no interleaving",
+        "1": "Pure cramming/massed practice, no spacing, no review plan"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Retrieval Practice",
+      "description": "Active recall methods prioritized over passive review",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Specific retrieval methods for each material type (flashcards, practice problems, self-quizzing, mock tests), tools identified, frequency specified, no passive techniques",
+        "4": "Retrieval methods specified for most material types, tools mostly identified, frequencies noted, minimal passive techniques",
+        "3": "Some retrieval methods noted but not comprehensive, tools vaguely mentioned, frequencies unclear, mix of active and passive",
+        "2": "Mostly passive techniques (re-reading, highlighting), minimal retrieval practice, tools not specified",
+        "1": "All passive techniques, no active recall, no testing"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Schedule Realism",
+      "description": "Time estimates and daily commitments are achievable and sustainable",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Total hours calculated with formulas, 1.5x buffer included, consistency factor (0.7) applied, daily time is sustainable (15min-4hr range), contingency plans for falling behind",
+        "4": "Hours estimated with some buffer, consistency considered, daily time mostly sustainable, some contingency planning",
+        "3": "Hours estimated but minimal buffer, consistency not explicitly considered, daily time on edge of sustainable, weak contingency plans",
+        "2": "Unrealistic time estimates, no buffer, heroic daily commitments, no contingency plans",
+        "1": "No realistic planning, assumes perfect conditions, unsustainable commitments"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Progress Tracking",
+      "description": "System in place to measure retention and adjust schedule based on performance",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Clear tracking method (tool specified), retention metrics defined (target ≥70%), adjustment rules documented (what to do if <60% or >90%), study log template provided",
+        "4": "Tracking method specified, retention target noted, some adjustment guidance, log format exists",
+        "3": "Tracking mentioned but method vague, retention target unclear, minimal adjustment guidance",
+        "2": "Tracking is hours-only (not retention), no adjustment rules, no clear system",
+        "1": "No tracking system, no measurement of retention or progress"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Evidence-Based Techniques",
+      "description": "Plan incorporates cognitive science principles (spacing, testing, interleaving, elaboration)",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Uses all 4 key techniques: spaced repetition with proper intervals, retrieval practice prioritized, interleaving across topics, elaboration/connection to prior knowledge",
+        "4": "Uses 3/4 key techniques consistently, one is weak or missing",
+        "3": "Uses 2/4 techniques, others missing or poorly implemented",
+        "2": "Uses 1/4 technique only, mostly ignores learning science",
+        "1": "Ignores all evidence-based techniques, uses counterproductive methods"
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Actionability",
+      "description": "Plan is immediately executable with clear next steps",
+      "levels": {
+        "5": "Can start tomorrow with clear first task, review schedule has specific dates, tools/resources identified and accessible, success criteria observable, weekly milestones defined",
+        "4": "Can start soon with minor clarifications needed, schedule mostly specific, resources mostly identified, criteria mostly observable",
+        "3": "Requires some preparation to start, schedule has dates but gaps, some resources missing, criteria somewhat vague",
+        "2": "Unclear how to start, schedule lacks specificity, resources not identified, criteria not measurable",
+        "1": "Cannot execute, no concrete steps, no schedule, no resources, no measurable outcomes"
+      }
+    }
+  ],
+  "scale": 5,
+  "passing_threshold": 3.5,
+  "scoring_guidance": {
+    "overall_minimum": "Average score must be ≥ 3.5 across all criteria",
+    "critical_criteria": [
+      "Spaced Repetition",
+      "Retrieval Practice",
+      "Schedule Realism"
+    ],
+    "critical_threshold": "Critical criteria must each be ≥ 3.0 (even if average is ≥ 3.5)",
+    "improvement_priority": "If below threshold, prioritize: Spaced Repetition → Retrieval Practice → Schedule Realism → others"
+  },
+  "common_failure_modes": [
+    "Cramming plan (massed practice) instead of spaced repetition",
+    "Passive techniques (highlighting, re-reading) instead of retrieval practice",
+    "Heroic time commitments (4+ hours daily for months) without realistic buffer",
+    "No tracking system or only tracking hours (not retention)",
+    "Blocking by topic (all unit 1, then all unit 2) instead of interleaving",
+    "Vague goals without measurable success criteria",
+    "No material breakdown or unrealistic chunk sizes",
+    "Review schedule doesn't cover full timeline (runs out of time)",
+    "No contingency plans for falling behind or burnout",
+    "Tools not specified (just 'use flashcards' without naming Anki, etc)"
+  ],
+  "excellence_indicators": [
+    "Spaced repetition intervals match evidence (1-3-7-14-30 days)",
+    "Retrieval practice methods specific to each material type",
+    "Total hours calculated with formulas and 1.5x buffer",
+    "Consistency factor (0.7) applied to daily schedule",
+    "Retention metrics tracked with adjustment rules (if <60%, shorten intervals)",
+    "Interleaving built into review schedule",
+    "Mock tests scheduled at 30%, 60%, 90% completion",
+    "Contingency plans for falling behind, low retention, and burnout",
+    "Tools explicitly named (Anki, spreadsheet, bullet journal)",
+    "Success criteria are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)"
+  ],
+  "guidance_by_timeline": {
+    "short_term_1-4_weeks": {
+      "focus": "Intensive daily practice with frequent short reviews",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "SpacedRepetition": "≥4 (use 1-2-4-8 day intervals for short timeline)",
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (multiple daily retrieval sessions)",
+        "ScheduleRealism": "≥3 (can be intensive for short period)"
+      },
+      "common_issues": "Not enough time for proper spacing (can't fit 5 review cycles), need compressed schedule"
+    },
+    "medium_term_1-6_months": {
+      "focus": "Balanced new learning and reviews, sustainable daily practice",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "SpacedRepetition": "≥4 (full 1-3-7-14-30 day cycle)",
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (variety of methods)",
+        "ScheduleRealism": "≥4 (must be sustainable for months)"
+      },
+      "common_issues": "Review load peaks around weeks 4-8, can feel overwhelming if not planned"
+    },
+    "long_term_6+_months": {
+      "focus": "Maintenance and prevention of forgetting, gradual skill building",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "SpacedRepetition": "≥4 (may extend to 60-90 day intervals)",
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (varied to prevent boredom)",
+        "ScheduleRealism": "≥5 (sustainability is critical, burnout risk)"
+      },
+      "common_issues": "Motivation decay over long timeline, need progress milestones and rewards"
+    }
+  },
+  "guidance_by_material_type": {
+    "factual_memory_vocab_dates_names": {
+      "best_methods": "Flashcards (Anki), spaced repetition software, mnemonics",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (flashcards are ideal for facts)",
+        "SpacedRepetition": "≥5 (SRS algorithms handle spacing automatically)"
+      },
+      "red_flags": "Using lists/highlighting instead of flashcards, no SRS tool"
+    },
+    "procedural_skills_math_coding_procedures": {
+      "best_methods": "Practice problems, worked examples, progressive difficulty",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (must actually solve problems)",
+        "Interleaving": "≥4 (mix problem types, don't block)"
+      },
+      "red_flags": "Only reading solutions, blocking by problem type, no hands-on practice"
+    },
+    "conceptual_understanding_theory_models": {
+      "best_methods": "Self-explanation, concept mapping, teach-back method",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (explain from memory)",
+        "Elaboration": "≥4 (connect to prior knowledge)"
+      },
+      "red_flags": "Passive re-reading, no self-testing, can't explain in own words"
+    },
+    "exam_prep_certification_bar_boards": {
+      "best_methods": "Mock exams, mixed practice, timed conditions",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥5 (mock tests are critical)",
+        "SpacedRepetition": "≥4 (review weak areas)",
+        "ProgressTracking": "≥5 (must track mock scores)"
+      },
+      "red_flags": "No mock exams, cramming in final week, not tracking weak areas"
+    },
+    "language_learning": {
+      "best_methods": "Flashcards (vocab), conversation practice, immersion, interleaved grammar/vocab",
+      "target_scores": {
+        "RetrievalPractice": "≥4 (active production, not just recognition)",
+        "SpacedRepetition": "≥5 (vocabulary review is continuous)",
+        "Application": "≥4 (must use language, not just study)"
+      },
+      "red_flags": "Only studying grammar rules, no speaking practice, pure vocabulary without context"
+    }
+  }
+}
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+# Advanced Memory & Learning Methodology
+
+## Workflow
+
+```
+Advanced Learning Progress:
+- [ ] Step 1: Diagnose learning challenges
+- [ ] Step 2: Select advanced techniques
+- [ ] Step 3: Optimize spacing algorithm
+- [ ] Step 4: Address motivation and habits
+- [ ] Step 5: Break through plateaus
+- [ ] Step 6: Maintain long-term retention
+```
+
+**Step 1: Diagnose learning challenges**
+
+Identify specific problems: interference between similar concepts, motivation decay, learning plateaus, or retention below 60%. See [1. Diagnostic Framework](#1-diagnostic-framework).
+
+**Step 2: Select advanced techniques**
+
+Choose from desirable difficulties, elaborative interrogation, dual coding, or generation effect based on material type. See [2. Advanced Techniques](#2-advanced-techniques).
+
+**Step 3: Optimize spacing algorithm**
+
+Adjust intervals based on material difficulty, personal retention curves, and interference patterns. See [3. Optimizing Spaced Repetition](#3-optimizing-spaced-repetition).
+
+**Step 4: Address motivation and habits**
+
+Build sustainable learning habits using implementation intentions, temptation bundling, and progress visualization. See [4. Motivation & Habit Formation](#4-motivation--habit-formation).
+
+**Step 5: Break through plateaus**
+
+Use targeted strategies for overcoming learning stalls: difficulty increase, context variation, or deliberate practice. See [5. Breaking Plateaus](#5-breaking-plateaus).
+
+**Step 6: Maintain long-term retention**
+
+Implement maintenance schedules, periodic reactivation, and knowledge gardening. See [6. Long-Term Maintenance](#6-long-term-maintenance).
+
+---
+
+## 1. Diagnostic Framework
+
+### Common Learning Problems
+
+**Problem: Forgetting too quickly (retention <60%)**
+- Symptoms: Failing Day 3/7 reviews, relearning from scratch, can't recall basics
+- Causes: Shallow encoding, interference, insufficient elaboration, sleep deprivation
+- Solutions: Spend 2x longer initially, use 1-2-4-8-16 day schedule, add "A vs B" comparisons, prioritize 7-9hr sleep
+
+**Problem: Learning plateau (no improvement for 3+ weeks)**
+- Symptoms: Mock test scores stuck, retention flat, effort feels wasted
+- Causes: Wrong difficulty level, no error feedback, insufficient variation, metacognitive illusions
+- Solutions: Use 85% rule (succeed 85%, fail 15%), immediate feedback, increase variation, predict scores pre-test
+
+**Problem: Motivation decay**
+- Symptoms: Skipping sessions, dreading materials, procrastinating, questioning purpose
+- Causes: Distant goals, no intrinsic interest, no progress visibility, burnout
+- Solutions: Weekly milestones, link to personal interests, visualize progress, reduce daily time 30%
+
+---
+
+## 2. Advanced Techniques
+
+### Desirable Difficulties
+
+**Concept:** Making retrieval harder (within limits) strengthens long-term retention.
+
+**Applications:**
+
+**Varied Practice Contexts:**
+- Study same material in different locations (library, café, home)
+- Different times of day
+- With/without background music
+- Standing vs sitting
+- Effect: Breaks context-dependent memory, aids transfer
+
+**Generation Effect:**
+- Generate answer before seeing it (even if wrong guess)
+- Fill-in-the-blank > multiple choice > recognition
+- Summarize in own words before reading summary
+- Effect: Effortful generation strengthens encoding
+
+**Spacing with Optimal Difficulty:**
+- Space reviews such that retention is 50-80% (not 90%+)
+- Too easy = wasted time
+- Too hard (<40%) = frustration, no benefit
+- Sweet spot: Struggling but succeeding most of the time
+
+### Elaborative Interrogation
+
+**Technique:** Ask "why" questions to connect new knowledge to existing schemas.
+
+**Process:**
+1. Learn new fact: "Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell"
+2. Ask: "Why do cells need a powerhouse?"
+3. Answer: "Because they need energy for all cellular processes"
+4. Ask: "Why is this energy generation separated into mitochondria?"
+5. Answer: "Because it involves complex chemistry that's isolated for safety/efficiency"
+
+**Benefits:**
+- Creates retrieval routes through elaboration
+- Integrates isolated facts into knowledge networks
+- Reveals understanding gaps
+
+**When to use:**
+- Conceptual material (not pure memorization)
+- When facts seem arbitrary or disconnected
+- Building mental models of systems
+
+### Dual Coding
+
+**Concept:** Combine verbal and visual representations for redundant encoding.
+
+**Applications:**
+
+**For Abstract Concepts:**
+- Draw diagram while explaining verbally
+- Use metaphor + literal definition
+- Create mind map + written outline
+- Benefit: Two retrieval paths instead of one
+
+**For Procedures:**
+- Watch video demonstration + read step-by-step text
+- Create flowchart + write algorithm
+- Use physical gesture + verbal description (embodied cognition)
+
+**For Vocabulary:**
+- Word + image flashcard
+- Etymology (visual word parts) + definition
+- Example sentence + picture of scenario
+
+**Evidence:** Dual coding increases recall by 20-30% compared to single modality.
+
+### Interleaving vs. Blocking
+
+**Blocked Practice:** AAAA BBBB CCCC (all of topic A, then all of B, then all of C)
+**Interleaved Practice:** ABCABC ABCABC (mix topics within session)
+
+**When to Use Each:**
+
+**Use Blocking (AAAA) when:**
+- Complete novice learning brand new skill
+- First exposure to topic (need to establish basics)
+- Material is extremely difficult
+- Example: Day 1 of learning Python loops, do 10 loop problems in a row
+
+**Use Interleaving (ABCABC) when:**
+- Past initial learning phase
+- Multiple similar concepts to discriminate
+- Preparing for tests (which are always interleaved)
+- Example: After learning loops, functions, classes → mix all three in practice
+
+**Interleaving Benefits:**
+- +40% improvement in discrimination between similar concepts
+- Better transfer to novel problems
+- Reveals confusion between topics (forces discrimination)
+
+**Interleaving Costs:**
+- Feels harder and less productive during practice
+- Initial performance worse than blocking
+- Requires trust in the process
+
+---
+
+## 3. Optimizing Spaced Repetition
+
+### Beyond Standard Intervals
+
+**Standard Schedule:** 1-3-7-14-30 days works for average retention.
+
+**Personalized Optimization:**
+
+**If you're a fast forgetter:**
+- Use: 1-2-4-8-16-32 day intervals
+- More frequent early reviews
+- Accept that you'll review more often
+
+**If you're a slow forgetter:**
+- Use: 1-4-10-25-60 day intervals
+- Extend intervals to save time
+- Only review when approaching forgetting
+
+**Measuring Your Retention Curve:**
+1. After learning something, test retention at Days 1, 3, 7, 14
+2. Plot % retained vs. days since learning
+3. Find when retention drops to 70%
+4. That's your optimal review timing
+
+### Material-Specific Intervals
+
+**High-Interference Material** (similar concepts that confuse each other):
+- Use shorter intervals: 1-2-4-7-14 days
+- Add contrastive examples every review
+- Example: Spanish/Italian vocab (similar languages)
+
+**Low-Interference Material** (isolated, distinctive):
+- Use longer intervals: 1-4-12-30-90 days
+- Example: Anatomy terms (distinctive body parts)
+
+**Procedural Knowledge:**
+- Compress early intervals: 1-1-2-4-8 days (more practice initially)
+- Then extend: 15-30-60 days for maintenance
+- Example: Keyboard shortcuts, coding syntax
+
+**Conceptual Understanding:**
+- Standard or extended intervals: 1-3-7-21-60 days
+- Focus on elaboration each review, not just recall
+- Example: Physics principles, business models
+
+### Adaptive Algorithms
+
+**Manual Leitner System:**
+- Box 1: Daily review
+- Box 2: Every 3 days
+- Box 3: Weekly
+- Box 4: Bi-weekly
+- Box 5: Monthly
+- Move forward on success, back to Box 1 on failure
+
+**SuperMemo SM-2 Algorithm** (used by Anki):
+```
+If correct:
+  New interval = Old interval × Ease Factor
+
+If forgotten:
+  Restart at Day 1
+  Reduce Ease Factor (make future intervals shorter)
+
+Ease Factor adjusts based on how hard each card is for you
+```
+
+**When to Use Software:**
+- 100+ items to review (manual tracking gets overwhelming)
+- Long-term projects (6+ months)
+- Need mobile access for anywhere review
+- Want automatic scheduling optimization
+
+---
+
+## 4. Motivation & Habit Formation
+
+### Implementation Intentions
+
+**Format:** "When [situation], I will [behavior]"
+
+**Examples:**
+- "When I finish breakfast, I will review flashcards for 15 minutes"
+- "When I arrive at library, I will do one practice problem set"
+- "When I feel stuck on a problem, I will take 5-min break then return"
+
+**Why it works:**
+- Removes decision fatigue ("should I study now?")
+- Creates automatic triggers
+- 2-3x higher follow-through than vague goals
+
+**Creating Effective Implementation Intentions:**
+1. Choose consistent trigger (same time, place, or prior event)
+2. Start with laughably easy behavior (10 minutes, not 2 hours)
+3. Reward immediately after (walk, snack, favorite activity)
+4. Track completion (checkbox satisfaction)
+
+### Temptation Bundling
+
+**Concept:** Pair desirable activity with learning to transfer motivation.
+
+**Examples:**
+- Only listen to favorite podcast while reviewing flashcards
+- Drink premium coffee only during study sessions
+- Watch one episode of show after completing daily goal
+- Study at favorite café with great ambiance
+
+**Setup:**
+1. Identify guilty pleasure or desired activity
+2. Make it contingent on study session
+3. Never allow pleasure without study (strict bundling)
+4. Result: Pavlovian association forms
+
+### Progress Visualization
+
+**Techniques:**
+
+**Completion Tracking:**
+- Visual: Mark off each unit completed on printed grid
+- Quantitative: "35/100 topics mastered"
+- Milestone: "Halfway through, 8 weeks to go"
+
+**Streak Tracking:**
+- Days in a row completing review
+- Motivating to maintain streak
+- But: Build in guilt-free "break days" (1 per week allowed)
+
+**Score Improvement:**
+- Graph mock test scores over time
+- Even flat line with uptick at end is progress
+- Compare to initial baseline, not perfection
+
+**Time Investment:**
+- Total hours invested visual (fills up jar/thermometer)
+- Sunk cost becomes motivating: "I've put in 40 hours, not quitting now"
+
+---
+
+## 5. Breaking Plateaus
+
+### Diagnose Plateau Type
+
+**Knowledge Plateau:**
+- You know the basics but can't advance
+- Solution: Deliberate practice on weakest areas (not random review)
+- Find the specific sub-skill holding you back
+
+**Transfer Plateau:**
+- Can answer practice questions but fail novel problems
+- Solution: Increase variation, practice with different formats/contexts
+- Interleave more aggressively
+
+**Speed Plateau:**
+- Accurate but too slow
+- Solution: Timed practice with progressive time pressure
+- Chunking (automate sub-routines)
+
+### Strategies by Plateau Type
+
+**For Knowledge Plateaus:**
+
+1. **Error Analysis:**
+   - Review last 20 errors in detail
+   - Categorize: Careless? Conceptual gap? Never learned?
+   - Create targeted mini-lessons for gaps
+
+2. **Prerequisite Check:**
+   - Are you missing foundational knowledge?
+   - Go back 1-2 levels, fill gaps
+   - Example: Struggling with calculus? Review algebra
+
+3. **Increase Difficulty:**
+   - 85% rule: Should succeed 85% of time
+   - If above 95%, material is too easy
+   - Find harder problems/questions
+
+**For Transfer Plateaus:**
+
+4. **Far Transfer Practice:**
+   - Apply knowledge in completely new domains
+   - Example: Learn stats with sports, apply to business
+   - Forces deep understanding beyond memorized procedures
+
+5. **Explain to Novice:**
+   - Teach material to someone who knows nothing
+   - Forces simple explanations, reveals assumption gaps
+   - Can't hide behind jargon
+
+**For Speed Plateaus:**
+
+6. **Chunking:**
+   - Identify repeated sub-procedures
+   - Practice sub-procedures until automatic
+   - Example: Typing → practice common letter pairs
+
+7. **Timed Progressive Overload:**
+   - Week 1: Complete problem set, no time limit
+   - Week 2: Same set in 90% of Week 1 time
+   - Week 3: 80% of Week 1 time
+   - Build speed without sacrificing accuracy
+
+---
+
+## 6. Long-Term Maintenance
+
+### Maintenance Schedules
+
+**After achieving proficiency, prevent forgetting:**
+
+**High-Stakes Knowledge** (exam, job-critical):
+- Review every 60-90 days
+- Do mini-refresher (15-30 min)
+- One practice problem set quarterly
+- Example: Maintaining coding skills between projects
+
+**Medium-Stakes** (nice to have, occasional use):
+- Review every 6 months
+- Quick skim + one example
+- 10-15 min refresher
+- Example: Foreign language you use on vacation
+
+**Low-Stakes** (personal interest):
+- Review yearly or when needed
+- Accept some forgetting (quick relearn as needed)
+- Example: Hobby knowledge like wine regions
+
+### Periodic Reactivation
+
+**Concept:** Brief reactivation prevents dormancy.
+
+**Technique:**
+- Set calendar reminder every X months
+- Spend 15-30 minutes on representative sample
+- Don't re-study everything, just key concepts/skills
+- If retention >70%, extend next review interval
+- If retention <50%, schedule intensive review
+
+### Knowledge Gardening
+
+**Metaphor:** Knowledge is a garden requiring maintenance.
+
+**Practices:**
+
+**Weeding:**
+- Retire outdated knowledge (old APIs, superseded methods)
+- Don't maintain what's no longer useful
+- Example: Remove Windows XP skills if not relevant
+
+**Pruning:**
+- Identify rarely-retrieved knowledge
+- Let it fade if truly not needed
+- Focus maintenance on high-value knowledge
+
+**Feeding:**
+- Add new knowledge to existing networks
+- Update as field evolves
+- Example: Add new Python 3.12 features to existing Python knowledge
+
+**Cross-Pollination:**
+- Connect knowledge across domains
+- Strengthens both through analogies
+- Example: Link economics concepts to psychology
+
+---
+
+## 7. Troubleshooting Guide
+
+**If motivation collapses:**
+→ Reduce daily time by 50%, add rewards, reconnect to purpose
+
+**If retention drops below 60%:**
+→ Shorten intervals (use 1-2-4-8-16 schedule), add elaboration, check sleep
+
+**If learning feels effortless (>95% retention):**
+→ Extend intervals, increase difficulty, you're wasting time on too-easy material
+
+**If similar concepts interfere:**
+→ Use contrastive examples, space their learning apart by 1-2 days, create comparison charts
+
+**If plateau for 3+ weeks:**
+→ Diagnose type (knowledge/transfer/speed), apply targeted strategy from Section 5
+
+**If burnout symptoms appear:**
+→ Take 3-7 day break, reduce load 50%, switch to intrinsically interesting material
+
+**If can't find time:**
+→ 15 min minimum daily beats 2 hr weekly, use implementation intentions, temptation bundling
+
+---
+
+## When to Apply This Methodology
+
+Use advanced methodology when:
+
+✓ Standard spaced repetition isn't working (retention <60%)
+✓ Learning plateau persists despite consistent effort
+✓ Motivation is declining over time
+✓ Material has high interference (similar concepts confusing)
+✓ Long-term retention critical (6+ months, professional knowledge)
+✓ Preparing for very high-stakes outcomes (medical boards, bar exam)
+✓ Need to optimize efficiency (limited time, many topics)
+
+Use standard [template.md](template.md) when:
+✗ First time using spaced repetition (start simple)
+✗ Short-term goals (< 3 months)
+✗ Material is straightforward with low interference
+✗ Standard intervals (1-3-7-14-30) are working fine
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+# Memory, Retrieval & Learning Template
+
+## Workflow
+
+Copy this checklist and track your progress:
+
+```
+Learning Plan Progress:
+- [ ] Step 1: Define goals and constraints
+- [ ] Step 2: Break down material
+- [ ] Step 3: Calculate review schedule
+- [ ] Step 4: Design retrieval methods
+- [ ] Step 5: Create tracking system
+- [ ] Step 6: Execute and adjust
+```
+
+**Step 1: Define goals and constraints**
+
+Complete the [Learning Goals](#1-learning-goals) section with specific objectives, timeline, and available study time. See [Section Guidance](#section-guidance) for how to set realistic goals.
+
+**Step 2: Break down material**
+
+Fill out [Material Breakdown](#2-material-breakdown) by chunking content into learnable units. See [Chunking Strategies](#chunking-strategies) for domain-specific approaches.
+
+**Step 3: Calculate review schedule**
+
+Use [Spaced Repetition Schedule](#3-spaced-repetition-schedule) section to plan initial learning + reviews. See [Schedule Calculation](#schedule-calculation) for formulas.
+
+**Step 4: Design retrieval methods**
+
+Complete [Retrieval Practice Methods](#4-retrieval-practice-methods) with active recall techniques for each material type. See [Retrieval Techniques](#retrieval-techniques-by-material-type) for options.
+
+**Step 5: Create tracking system**
+
+Set up [Progress Tracking](#5-progress-tracking) to measure retention and adjust schedule. See [Tracking Methods](#tracking-methods) for tools and approaches.
+
+**Step 6: Execute and adjust**
+
+Follow the plan, log results, and iterate based on performance. See [Adjustment Rules](#adjustment-rules) for when to modify schedule.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Template
+
+Copy this structure to `memory-retrieval-learning.md`:
+
+```markdown
+# Learning Plan: [Subject/Skill Name]
+
+## 1. Learning Goals
+
+**Subject:** [What you're learning]
+**Timeline:** [Start date] to [End date] ([X] weeks/months)
+**Daily Time Available:** [X] minutes/hours per day
+**Success Criteria:** [How you'll know you've succeeded]
+- Example: Pass certification exam with 80%+ score
+- Example: Demonstrate skill in real project
+- Example: Converse in language at B1 level
+
+**Current Level:** [Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced in this topic]
+**Target Level:** [Where you want to be]
+
+## 2. Material Breakdown
+
+Break subject into learnable chunks:
+
+| Unit | Topic | Est. Hours | Priority | Difficulty |
+|------|-------|------------|----------|------------|
+| 1 | [Topic name] | [X] hrs | High/Med/Low | Easy/Med/Hard |
+| 2 | [Topic name] | [X] hrs | High/Med/Low | Easy/Med/Hard |
+| 3 | [Topic name] | [X] hrs | High/Med/Low | Easy/Med/Hard |
+
+**Total Estimated Hours:** [Sum]
+**Buffer (1.5x):** [Total × 1.5]
+
+## 3. Spaced Repetition Schedule
+
+**Initial Learning Phase:** Weeks 1-[X]
+- [X] hours/week on new material
+- Units to cover: [List units]
+
+**Review Cycles:**
+
+| Review # | Timing | Units to Review | Method | Est. Time |
+|----------|--------|-----------------|--------|-----------|
+| R1 | Day 1 after learning | All recent units | [Flashcards/Quiz/Practice] | [X] min |
+| R2 | Day 3 after learning | All units from 3 days ago | [Method] | [X] min |
+| R3 | Day 7 after learning | All units from 1 week ago | [Method] | [X] min |
+| R4 | Day 14 after learning | All units from 2 weeks ago | [Method] | [X] min |
+| R5 | Day 30 after learning | All units from 1 month ago | [Method] | [X] min |
+
+**Weekly Time Allocation:**
+- New material: [X]% ([Y] hours)
+- Reviews: [X]% ([Y] hours)
+- Practice/Application: [X]% ([Y] hours)
+
+## 4. Retrieval Practice Methods
+
+**For Each Material Type:**
+
+**Conceptual Knowledge:**
+- Method: [Flashcards/Concept mapping/Teach-back]
+- Tool: [Anki/Quizlet/Paper cards/Self-explanation]
+- Frequency: [Daily/Every review cycle]
+
+**Procedural Skills:**
+- Method: [Practice problems/Simulations/Hands-on projects]
+- Tool: [Coding exercises/Lab work/Mock scenarios]
+- Frequency: [Daily/Weekly]
+
+**Factual Memory:**
+- Method: [Spaced repetition software/Mnemonics/Association]
+- Tool: [Anki with cloze deletions/Memory palace]
+- Frequency: [Daily reviews]
+
+**Application/Integration:**
+- Method: [Mock exams/Real projects/Case studies]
+- Tool: [Practice tests/Portfolio projects]
+- Frequency: [Weekly/Bi-weekly]
+
+## 5. Progress Tracking
+
+**Retention Metrics:**
+- Track % correct on each review
+- Target: ≥70% retention between reviews
+- If below 60%: Shorten review interval
+
+**Study Log:**
+
+| Date | Activity | Units Covered | Time Spent | Retention % | Notes |
+|------|----------|---------------|------------|-------------|-------|
+| [Date] | New material | Unit 1 | [X] min | N/A | [Observations] |
+| [Date] | Review R1 | Unit 1 | [X] min | [%] | [Difficult areas] |
+| [Date] | New material | Unit 2 | [X] min | N/A | [Observations] |
+
+**Weekly Review:**
+- What's working well?
+- What needs more review?
+- Schedule adjustments needed?
+
+## 6. Contingency Planning
+
+**If falling behind schedule:**
+- [ ] Reduce new material intake, focus on reviews
+- [ ] Extend timeline by [X] weeks
+- [ ] Drop low-priority units
+- [ ] Increase daily time by [X] minutes
+
+**If retention is low (<60%):**
+- [ ] Shorten review intervals (use 1-2-4-8-16 day schedule)
+- [ ] Change retrieval method (try different technique)
+- [ ] Get help from instructor/tutor on confusing topics
+- [ ] Add elaboration (connect to prior knowledge)
+
+**If burned out:**
+- [ ] Reduce daily time by 50% for 1 week
+- [ ] Switch to easier/more interesting material temporarily
+- [ ] Add rewards after study sessions
+- [ ] Revisit motivation and goals
+```
+
+---
+
+## Section Guidance
+
+### 1. Learning Goals
+
+**Setting Realistic Timelines:**
+- **Shallow learning (basic familiarity)**: 20-40 hours total
+- **Working knowledge (can apply with resources)**: 100-200 hours total
+- **Proficiency (independent application)**: 500-1000 hours total
+- **Expertise (teach others, handle edge cases)**: 5000-10000 hours total
+
+**Daily Time Commitment:**
+- Minimum effective: 15-20 minutes (for spaced repetition maintenance only)
+- Sustainable: 30-90 minutes daily
+- Intensive: 2-4 hours daily (exam prep mode)
+- Maximum: 6 hours daily (diminishing returns beyond this)
+
+**Success Criteria Examples:**
+- Quantifiable: "Pass exam with 80%+", "Build 3 portfolio projects", "Converse for 30 min"
+- Observable: "Demonstrate skill to manager", "Complete certification", "Read news article"
+- Time-bound: "By [date]", "Within 12 weeks", "Before job starts"
+
+### 2. Material Breakdown
+
+**Chunking Principles:**
+- Each chunk should be 30-90 minutes of initial learning
+- Related concepts grouped together
+- Prerequisites before advanced topics
+- Manageable cognitive load per chunk
+
+**Estimating Hours:**
+- **Reading/Watching**: Actual content time × 1.5-2x (for note-taking, pause, rewind)
+- **Practice**: 2-3x reading time (doing > reading)
+- **Complex concepts**: Add 50-100% for struggle time
+- **Total**: Sum all estimates × 1.5 for buffer
+
+**Priority Levels:**
+- **High**: Must-know for success criteria (60-70% of material)
+- **Medium**: Important but not critical (20-30%)
+- **Low**: Nice-to-have or rarely used (5-10%)
+
+### 3. Spaced Repetition Schedule
+
+**Standard Intervals** (for 70-80% retention target):
+- Day 0: Initial learning
+- Day 1: First review (retention ~50-60%)
+- Day 3: Second review (retention ~70%)
+- Day 7: Third review (retention ~75%)
+- Day 14: Fourth review (retention ~80%)
+- Day 30: Fifth review (retention ~85%)
+- Day 60+: Maintenance reviews as needed
+
+**Adjusting for Performance:**
+- If retention >90%: Extend next interval (e.g., 3 days → 5 days)
+- If retention 70-90%: Keep standard interval
+- If retention 50-70%: Shorten next interval (e.g., 7 days → 4 days)
+- If retention <50%: Relearn + restart cycle
+
+**Interleaving Strategy:**
+- Don't review all Unit 1, then all Unit 2, then all Unit 3
+- Mix: Unit 1 problem, Unit 2 problem, Unit 3 problem, Unit 1 problem...
+- Improves transfer and discrimination between similar concepts
+
+---
+
+## Chunking Strategies
+
+**Conceptual Knowledge (theories, models, frameworks):**
+- Chunk by: Core concept + 2-3 related ideas
+- Size: 3-5 key concepts per chunk
+- Example: "Bayesian reasoning" chunk includes prior, likelihood, posterior, updating
+
+**Procedural Skills (how to do something):**
+- Chunk by: Complete procedure or algorithm
+- Size: 5-10 steps per chunk
+- Example: "SQL JOIN query" chunk includes all JOIN types + when to use each
+
+**Factual Memory (dates, names, vocabulary):**
+- Chunk by: Theme or category
+- Size: 10-20 items per chunk
+- Example: "Spanish food vocabulary" chunk = 15 related food words
+
+**Problem-Solving (applying knowledge):**
+- Chunk by: Problem type + solution approach
+- Size: 3-5 example problems per chunk
+- Example: "Optimization problems" chunk = objective function + constraints + solution method
+
+---
+
+## Retrieval Techniques by Material Type
+
+### Flashcards (Best for: Facts, Vocab, Definitions)
+
+**Anki / Spaced Repetition Software:**
+- Front: Question/prompt/word
+- Back: Answer/definition/translation
+- Use cloze deletions for multi-part facts
+- Add images for visual memory
+- Retire after 5+ successful recalls spaced over weeks
+
+**Quality Flashcard Rules:**
+- One concept per card (atomic)
+- Clear, unambiguous questions
+- Concise answers (not paragraphs)
+- Include context if needed
+- Regular card review and retirement
+
+### Practice Problems (Best for: Math, Coding, Analysis)
+
+**Worked Examples + Self-Solve:**
+- Day 1: Study worked example, understand each step
+- Day 2: Solve similar problem without looking
+- Day 3: Solve variation with different numbers/context
+- Day 7: Mixed practice with problems from multiple topics
+
+**Progressive Difficulty:**
+- Start with template/scaffold provided
+- Gradually remove scaffolding
+- Eventually solve from blank page
+- Mix easy + hard problems in review sessions
+
+### Self-Quizzing (Best for: Concepts, Understanding)
+
+**Question Types:**
+- Explain: "How does X work?"
+- Compare: "What's the difference between X and Y?"
+- Apply: "When would you use X vs Y?"
+- Evaluate: "What are the pros/cons of X?"
+
+**Self-Quiz Protocol:**
+- Close notes, write answer from memory
+- Check answer against source
+- Note areas of struggle for extra review
+- Rewrite answer correctly if wrong
+
+### Teach-Back Method (Best for: Deep Understanding)
+
+**Process:**
+1. Learn the material
+2. Explain it to someone else (or rubber duck)
+3. Identify gaps in your explanation
+4. Re-study those specific gaps
+5. Explain again until fluent
+
+**Benefits:**
+- Forces organization of knowledge
+- Reveals hidden misunderstandings
+- Strengthens recall pathways
+- Tests transfer ability
+
+### Mock Tests / Simulations (Best for: Integration, Exam Prep)
+
+**Scheduling:**
+- First mock: After 30-40% of material learned
+- Mid-point mock: At 60-70% completion
+- Final mocks: Weekly in last month before exam
+- Conditions: Timed, closed-book (match real test)
+
+**Analysis After Each Mock:**
+- Identify weak topics (< 60% correct)
+- Categorize errors: Knowledge gap vs. careless mistake vs. time pressure
+- Create focused review plan for weak areas
+- Repeat mock in 1-2 weeks to measure improvement
+
+---
+
+## Tracking Methods
+
+### Digital Tools
+
+**Spaced Repetition Software (Anki, SuperMemo):**
+- Automatic scheduling based on performance
+- Built-in statistics and retention graphs
+- Mobile sync for anywhere review
+- Best for: Flashcard-based learning
+
+**Spreadsheet Tracking:**
+- Custom study log with formulas
+- Track hours, retention %, topics covered
+- Visualize progress with charts
+- Best for: Detailed analysis and planning
+
+**Note-Taking Apps (Notion, Obsidian):**
+- Learning plan + notes in one place
+- Link related concepts
+- Progress tracking with checkboxes
+- Best for: Integrated learning systems
+
+### Analog Methods
+
+**Bullet Journal Study Log:**
+- Daily: Topics covered, time spent, retention feel (🟢🟡🔴)
+- Weekly: Review summary, adjustments needed
+- Monthly: Big picture progress, milestone tracking
+- Best for: Tactile learners, low-tech preference
+
+**Physical Flashcard Box (Leitner System):**
+- Box 1: New cards (review daily)
+- Box 2: Correct once (review every 3 days)
+- Box 3: Correct twice (review weekly)
+- Box 4: Correct 3x (review bi-weekly)
+- Box 5: Mastered (review monthly)
+- Move cards forward on success, back to Box 1 on failure
+
+---
+
+## Schedule Calculation
+
+### Formula for Total Study Time
+
+```
+Total Hours = (Initial Learning Hours) + (Review Hours)
+
+Initial Learning Hours = Σ (Unit Hours × 1.5 buffer)
+
+Review Hours = Initial Learning Hours × 0.4
+  (Reviews take ~40% as long as initial learning)
+
+Example:
+- 10 units × 5 hours each = 50 hours initial
+- 50 hours × 1.5 buffer = 75 hours initial learning
+- 75 hours × 0.4 = 30 hours review
+- Total: 75 + 30 = 105 hours
+```
+
+### Converting to Daily Schedule
+
+```
+Daily Time Needed = Total Hours / (Available Days × Consistency Factor)
+
+Consistency Factor = 0.7 (assume you'll miss ~30% of days due to life)
+
+Example:
+- 105 total hours
+- 90 days available
+- 90 days × 0.7 consistency = 63 actual study days
+- 105 hours / 63 days = 1.67 hours/day needed
+- Round up to 1.75 hours (105 min) daily commitment
+```
+
+### Review Load Over Time
+
+```
+Week 1: Mostly new material (80% new, 20% review)
+Week 4: Balanced (50% new, 50% review)
+Week 8+: Mostly reviews (20% new, 80% review)
+
+Plan your schedule with this ramp-up in mind.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Adjustment Rules
+
+### When Retention is Too Low (<60%)
+
+**Diagnoses:**
+1. **Not understanding material initially**: Slow down, get help, read more sources
+2. **Forgetting too quickly**: Shorten review intervals (try 1-2-4-8-16 day schedule)
+3. **Poor retrieval practice**: Switch to more active methods (flashcards → practice problems)
+4. **Interference**: Similar topics confusing each other (add contrastive examples)
+
+### When Retention is Too High (>90%)
+
+**Opportunity:**
+- You're reviewing too often (wasting time)
+- Extend intervals: 1-3-8-20-50 days instead of 1-3-7-14-30
+- Reduce review time, add new material
+
+### When Falling Behind Schedule
+
+**Options:**
+1. **Extend timeline**: Add 2-4 weeks to deadline if possible
+2. **Drop low-priority units**: Focus on High and Medium priority only
+3. **Increase daily time**: Add 15-30 min/day if sustainable
+4. **Triage**: Master critical material, accept "good enough" on rest
+
+### When Burning Out
+
+**Warning Signs:**
+- Dread opening study materials
+- Can't focus for more than 5 minutes
+- Skipping multiple days in a row
+- Physical symptoms (headaches, fatigue, insomnia)
+
+**Recovery:**
+- Reduce daily time by 50% for 1 week
+- Switch to easiest/most enjoyable material
+- Add rewards after sessions (walk, snack, show episode)
+- Reconnect with intrinsic motivation (why you're learning this)
+- If severe: Take 3-7 day break entirely
+
+---
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+Before finalizing your learning plan, verify:
+
+**Completeness:**
+- [ ] Learning goals clearly defined with success criteria
+- [ ] All material broken into chunks with hour estimates
+- [ ] Spaced repetition schedule covers full timeline
+- [ ] Retrieval methods defined for each material type
+- [ ] Tracking system specified (tool + metrics)
+- [ ] Contingency plans for common problems
+
+**Realism:**
+- [ ] Daily time commitment is sustainable (not heroic)
+- [ ] Total hours × 1.5 buffer included
+- [ ] 30% missed-days factor applied to schedule
+- [ ] Schedule reviewed by someone experienced in the domain
+
+**Evidence-Based:**
+- [ ] Spaced repetition intervals used (not massed practice)
+- [ ] Retrieval practice prioritized over passive review
+- [ ] Interleaving included (not blocked by topic)
+- [ ] Tracking measures retention, not just hours studied
+
+**Actionable:**
+- [ ] Can start tomorrow with clear first task
+- [ ] Review schedule has specific dates/times
+- [ ] Tools/resources identified and accessible
+- [ ] Success criteria observable and measurable