Feynman Technique Notepad

Feynman Technique

Structured Learning Through Simple Explanation

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

Choose Your Concept

Pick a topic you want to understand deeply. It could be something you're learning, a concept that confuses you, or an idea you want to solidify.

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Choosing Well
  • Start with something specific rather than broad
  • Choose concepts that genuinely puzzle or interest you
  • Break large topics into smaller, manageable pieces

Explain It Simply

Write an explanation as if teaching a 12-year-old. Use simple words, everyday analogies, and avoid jargon. The goal is clarity, not impressiveness.

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Simplicity Score
Writing Simply
  • Use analogies to familiar things (like comparing electricity to water flow)
  • Avoid technical terms — if you must use them, define them
  • Ask yourself: "Would this make sense to someone with no background?"
  • Short sentences are your friend

Identify Knowledge Gaps

Where did you struggle? What parts felt fuzzy or hard to explain simply? These gaps reveal exactly what you need to study more.

Finding Gaps
  • Where did you use vague words like "somehow" or "it just works"?
  • What would happen if someone asked "why?" about each statement?
  • Which parts would you skip if explaining verbally?
  • Mark gaps as "resolved" once you've researched and understood them

Refine Your Explanation

Now that you've addressed your gaps, rewrite your explanation. Make it clearer, simpler, and more accurate.

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Original Explanation
Refined Explanation
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Review Your Learning

Congratulations! Here's a summary of your learning journey with this concept.

Final Explanation
Knowledge Gaps Addressed
Estimated Mastery
Beginner Proficient Mastery

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