How do I eliminate topics from outstanding repetitions?

From: Joseph W.
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Sent: May 3, 2019
Subject: Ability to separate articles that are being incrementally read from items that need to be actively recalled?

Question:

Is there a way to separate imported web pages and extracts that are being read incrementally from elements that need to be actively recalled, such as items with cloze deletion?

I'd like to have a system where my first block of time in SuperMemo is devoted to processing my imported articles with the ability to later jump straight to my outstanding cloze deletion elements that need to be reviewed for the day, but it seems that they are lumped inside the same queue and this cannot be changed.

Is there a way to separate these two elements so that I can first process my elements that need to be actively recalled (so I can ensure that I'm not falling behind in my repetitions) then later, if time permits, I can move on to processing articles through incremental reading with the rest of my time I have allotted to learning?

Answer:

Separating review subsets

You can review items only, or topics only, or items sorted in your own way. This video explains how to review items only, and how to sort them by priority. For more, read about subset review.

Value of mixing topics with items

Mixing topics with items may increase the efficiency of learning (in fluent students) due to the entertainment and novelty value. Reviewing items may be reserved for times of increased fatigue.

Outstanding queue coercion

Making all outstanding item repetitions mandatory can be stressful and undermine the love of SuperMemo (consider priority queue)

Incremental reading can be tiring

Due to mental fatigue, incremental reading should rather come first. Reviewing items is less demanding for the brain

Using priority queue

If you keep your cloze deletions at high priority and articles at low priority, SuperMemo can sort repetitions for you every day to start from items (see priority queue and auto-sort).

More video hints

See: SuperMemo Video