Generic math apps fail to build durable formula retention
Students using standard math practice apps struggle to retain formulas and values long-term because rote repetition does not encode memory efficiently. The lack of spaced repetition or recall-based techniques means learned material degrades quickly. This is a comment on a Product Hunt listing, not an independent pain signal.
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