#interleaving

Interleaving involves mixing different topics, subjects, or skills during practice sessions rather than focusing on one thing at a time (blocked practice). While it feels harder and progress seems slower, interleaving leads to better long-term retention and transfer of skills.

A practice rule for Interleaved Practice: Alternate between different subjects or skills in each session.

A practice rule for Interleaved Practice: Apply to both learning and practice sessions.

A practice rule for Interleaved Practice: Embrace the difficulty—it indicates deeper processing is occurring.

A practice rule for Interleaved Practice: Include review of previously learned material alongside new content.

A practice rule for Interleaved Practice: Mix similar and dissimilar topics for maximum benefit.