Interleaving: how it can help you study more effectively

In this video I’m going to tell you a bit about interleaving, which you might find a helpful approach when studying, particularly when you’re dealing with pieces of information that are relatively similar or easily confused. I’ll explain what interleaving is, how it works and give you some simple advice on how you can use it effectively. Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:27 - What is Interleaving? 02:09 - Is there evidence that interleaving improves memory? 02:48 - Can’t the effects of interleaving just be attributed to spaced practice? 04:01 - How does interleaving work? 05:20 - Advice on using interleaving Some advice on using interleaving. References: Birnbaum, M. S., Kornell, N., Bjork, E. L., & Bjork, R. A. (2013). Why interleaving enhances inductive learning: The roles of discrimination and retrieval. Memory & cognition, 41, 392-402. Carvalho, P. F. & Goldstone, R. L. (2014). Putting category learning in order: Category structure and temporal arrangement affect the benefit of interleaved over blocked study. Memory & Cognition, 42(3), 481–495. Firth, J., Rivers, I., & Boyle, J. (2021). A systematic review of interleaving as a concept learning strategy. Review of Education, 9(2), 642-684. Kang, S. H., & Pashler, H. (2012). Learning painting styles: Spacing is advantageous when it promotes discriminative contrast. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 26(1), 97-103. Kornell, N. & Bjork, R. A. (2008). Learning concepts and categories: Is spacing the “enemy of induction”? Psychological Science, 19(6), 585–592. Rohrer, D. & Taylor, K. (2007). The shuffling of mathematics problems improves learning. Instructional Science, 35(6), 481–498. Soderstrom, N. C. & Bjork, R. A. (2015). Learning versus performance: An integrative review. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(2), 176–199.