Best study techniques: Interleaving

This video is part of a series of best study techniques according to research. In this video, we look at interleaving, a learning strategy that involves switching between topics and varying the order in which they are studied. Unlike blocking, where you study the same thing over and over again, interleaving allows the person to find the right strategy for each type of problem.
Research cited
Ostrow, K., Heffernan, N., Heffernan, C., & Peterson, Z. (2015). Blocking vs. interleaving: Examining single-session effects within middle school math homework. In International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (pp. 338-347). Springer.
Rohrer, D., Dedrick, R. F., Hartwig, M. K., & Cheung, C.-N. (2020). A randomized controlled trial of interleaved mathematics practice. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(1), 40-52.
Taylor, K., & Rohrer, D. (2010). The effects of interleaved practice. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 24, 837-848.