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Notes on studying well
Practical techniques and honest takes, from the people building Slate.
A better way to learn quadratic equations
The formula is the last step, not the first. Build the intuition, then let the algebra feel obvious.
2026-07-07 · 1 min read
ProductivityStop juggling five study apps
Cards here, notes there, a planner somewhere else. Context lives in the gaps between tools, and that is where studying breaks.
2026-06-30 · 1 min read
AI in educationUsing AI to study without cheating yourself
AI can be a tutor or a crutch. The difference is whether you do the thinking. A few rules that keep it honest.
2026-06-23 · 1 min read
Test prepBuilding an SAT study schedule that holds up
Diagnose first, work backward from the test date, and protect your weak sections. A calm plan beats a frantic one.
2026-06-16 · 1 min read
Language learningThe honest way to learn a language fast
Streaks are fun, but fluency comes from real input and speaking. Here is a plan that respects both.
2026-06-09 · 1 min read
Study tipsHow to actually remember what you study
Spaced repetition and active recall, explained without the jargon, plus how to run them without a second app.
2026-06-02 · 1 min read