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Disappearing Text

Free disappearing text tool for memorisation and retrieval. Replay a passage with progressively more words removed each round until pupils can recall it from memory.

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Good moments to use it

Where disappearing text earns its place

  • Learn-by-heart routines for poems and scripture
  • Recall practice for definitions, formulas and quotes
  • Progressive cloze on the whiteboard across a week

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Disappearing Text FAQ

Practical answers about setup, classroom use and what pupils need to do.

How fast does the text disappear?

You choose 20%, 25% or 33% removed per round, over 3, 5 or 8 rounds.

Can key words survive to the end?

Yes. Add protected words such as subject terms or names and they are never removed.

Can letters disappear instead of words?

Yes. Switch to letters mode for spelling-level retrieval instead of word-level recall.

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