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Study Pace Calculator
Enter the size of a book or word list, the number of passes, and your available days. The calculator shows both new material and a more realistic target that includes review.
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How to use it
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Enter total units, unit type, target date, and study days per week.
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Choose one to three passes and inspect the daily new and review-inclusive targets.
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Check estimated completion dates and adjust scope or time if the pace is unrealistic.
Include the review work created by new learning
The base target divides total units times the number of passes by available study days rather than all calendar days. The review-inclusive figure multiplies that target by 1.6 so a plan does not pretend that previously covered material requires no time. The factor is a planning allowance, not a universal scientific constant; difficult material may require more and familiar material less.
If the daily number is too large, reduce scope, change the deadline, or prioritize weak and high-value sections before removing rest. Later passes should not spend equal time on every page. Mark failures on the first pass and concentrate there on the next one. Memly applies that principle at card level, using answer history to select what actually needs another retrieval today.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 1.6 review factor mean?
It reserves capacity for revisiting older material. It is a planning estimate, not a fixed property of memory.
Should I round the daily target up?
For pages and questions, round up to a whole unit. Any early finish becomes useful buffer time.
Can I plan weekends only?
Yes. Select two study days per week, but consider adding brief weekday retrieval because the per-session load will be high.
How many passes should I plan?
Quality of recall matters more than a count. Use the first pass to map the material, then focus later passes on missed items.
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