Learn the World Map is a fun online game which requires you to identify countries on an interactive map - and which helps you to learn while you play.
How to Play
Learn the World Map is simple to play. You are given a series of country names and must correctly identify their locations on a world map. If you get a country wrong, the game shows you its correct location and asks you to try again.
To prevent lucky guesses, the game also adjusts zoom levels and map positioning, ensuring that you genuinely recognize the locations rather than relying on memorized patterns.
There is a Daily Challenge featuring a new set of countries each day. However, you can also play the standard mode for as long as you like. If you're curious about your progress, you can check your personal statistics (although I'm not entirely clear as to what 'stability' and 'difficulty' mean in this context).
How to Learn
The game uses a Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FSRS) algorithm, meaning you’ll notice frequent repetition of certain countries. Spaced repetition is a learning technique that optimizes review intervals, helping players retain information more effectively. Instead of cramming, the system schedules reviews at increasing intervals. As you correctly recall the information, the system increases the time before the next review.
A Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler algorithm uses 'intelligent' spaced repetition. An optimal algorithm will adapt dynamically based on your play history. It will be used to determine when to show you questions again, ensuring you review locations on the map at the optimal time, based on your answers so far.
Room for Improvement
Learn the World Map has a lot of potential as a tool for learning geography. Unfortunately the game does have a few inaccuracies. For example, it incorrectly uses a map of the United Kingdom to represent England.
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