[Exam Prep] The Pitfall of the "Two-Consecutive-Corrects" Rule: Could Mismanagement Be Taking You the Long Way Around?!
Efficiency Pitfall? Why Reviewing "Only Incorrect Questions" is Actually a Detour Many learners choose to repeatedly solve only the questions they got wrong, believing it "maximizes efficiency." However, data simulations have revealed an unexpected blind spot in this intuitive method. Article Summary The "Two-Consecutive-Corrects Rule" is effective for building real skill: It filters out "lucky guesses" and ensures true mastery of the material. Reviewing correct answers makes the difference in efficiency: More than just recovering from mistakes, "reinforcement reviews" of correct answers drastically boost the overall accuracy rate[cite: 1, 2]. Aim for depth of understanding (100% retention): Reviewing immediately after a correct answer is the key to pushing knowledge from "vague" to "certain"[cite: 4]. Background: What is the "Two-Consecutive-Corrects Rule"? As a sta...