How to build a spaced repetition system in Roam Research

Spaced repetition is one of the few evidence-based learning techniques you can actually trust will help you remember things better. In this short tutorial, we are going to use Roam Research to build a simple spaced repetition system from your notes.

1. Create your box

You need a box with five sections to put your flashcards in. Create a new page, then type:

[[SRS1]]
[[SRS2]]
[[SRS3]]
[[SRS4]]
[[SRS5]]

Each bullet point is a box. SRS stands for Spaced Repetition System.

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