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Just curious, are you continuing to click "Test instead of read" and then test yourself on the entire passage?

I've definitely observed about myself, that when I test myself on an entire passage, I concentrate better, I get a better sense of the context of the verses as a whole, I get more benefit in terms of communion with God. I get a better sense of the meaning of the entire passage...

On the other hand, when I test myself only on 2 or 3 verses actually due in an entire passage, I do proceed through my review queue more quickly, but I definitely concentrate less, I make more mistakes, I get less out of the whole thing. What's your experience?

tho i know you are asking this of Moviegoer, I have really benefited from "Test instead of read" for the very reasons you list. Greater richness and deeper meaning. plus it really gets into my memory. So thankful for learning about this option. It is a blessing.

:)

I never read on site. I always test. In my opinion, I can already read whenever I want, so I do all other activity related to the process off site. I am not doing passages, I am working on memorizing an entire book of the Bible, The Gospel of Mark. I have taught that book twice in Sunday School, but I have to be honest with you all. I have thought and meditated on the parts I have memorized more deeply than during any study I have ever done in the past. I don't think I ever really realized how helpful this process is not simply to know the scripture, but to meditate on it and to encourage deep prayer (conversations with God.) And joosep, I click through my review queue to the verses where it decides to test. I regularly review during my own testing.

Here is my method if you're interested:
1. Create a set of the first 5-7 verses of a chapter. Test until confident I can work through it without having to look up the passage. This often involves practicing verses during each test early on in the process.
2. Create a "Chapter # - Cumulative" set... reflecting the first 5-7 verses from step 1.
3. Create a set of the next 5-7 verses of the chapter. Test until confident.
4. Edit the cumulative set to include these next 5-7 verses.
5. By the end of the Chapter, I have anywhere from 4-6 sets of verses covering the whole chapter AND a cumulative set which I rename "Chapter # - Complete" when done.
6. When I struggle with certain sections on the cumulative or complete sets, I can work on testing the sections with those individual sets.
7. My daily routine is to clear the dashboard, test chapter 1, 2, 3 (complete and cumulative) and then work on the latest sets and/or add verses.

Eventually, it will get to the point where I don't have time to test each chapter, every day. My plan is to eventually move to something like... Mon. Test chapter 1, then the most recent chapter I am working on. Tue. Test chapter 2, then the most recent... Wed. test chapter 3, etc.

I totally admit that this all sounds convoluted, but as my friends always say... the best plan is the one you execute.

I like your method, TheMoviegoer, and I thank you for sharing that -- I'm sure it will be helpful in part or in whole to many people on this site, including me.

Having the smaller sets in combination with the all-encompassing cumulative chapter set is a very good idea, I think -- because of how then you can "at will" test yourself on whatever weak portions may crop up in the future ... without testing yourself on the entire chapter.

Exactly, joosep! Thanks!

Excellent method. Thanks for sharing. Very helpful. 👍

where is "Test instead of read" found? Thanks

When you are reviewing a verse it top right. Three little bars to click on reveal a drop down menu.

And it is a game changer!

I too find it to be a very useful feature.

Thanks