The words to use
- Distributed practice
- Spreading practice into short, frequent sessions instead of one long block. In a 2006 surgical skills trial, it led to better retention a month later.
- Tolerance
- The margin of error an exercise allows, such as staying within a millimetre of a line. It turns pottering into practice.
- Practice log
- One line per session: date, task, score, mistake and the change for tomorrow. It gives you real numbers for interview.
- Mirror tracing
- Tracing a shape while watching only its reflection, so your hand must move against what your eyes expect. Progress over days is easy to see.
