Active recall
Pulling facts out of your memory, for example by quizzing yourself, instead of just re-reading. See the active recall guide.
Spaced repetition
Reviewing something again and again with longer gaps each time, so it sticks in long-term memory. See the spaced repetition schedule.
Pomodoro Technique
A way to work in short focused blocks, usually 25 minutes, with a short break after each. See the Pomodoro timer.
Time blocking
Giving each task its own block of time in your schedule.
Focus session
A stretch of study with no distractions, on one task, usually timed.
Study streak
The number of days in a row you finished at least one study session.
Exam countdown
A count of the days left until an exam. It helps you choose what to revise first.
Flashcard
A card with a question on one side and the answer on the other. Used for active recall.
Mind map
A diagram with one main idea in the middle and related ideas branching out.
Feynman technique
Learning something by explaining it in simple words, then filling in the parts you couldn't explain.
Interleaving
Mixing different topics or problem types in one session instead of doing one type at a time.
Study analytics
Charts of your study time by day, week and subject. They show your patterns.
GSEB
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. It runs the Std 10 and Std 12 board exams in Gujarat, India. Official site: gseb.org.
Board exam
A public exam, like the GSEB Std 10 SSC and Std 12 HSC exams, that marks the end of a school stage.