Pro Plan

    Interleaved Practice

    Mix topics for stronger, more flexible learning

    Instead of studying one topic at a time (blocked practice), interleaving mixes different topics together. This feels harder but creates more durable learning and better transfer to exams.

    Key Benefits

    Custom topic mixing
    Automatic interleaving algorithm
    Cross-subject connections
    Exam-style variety
    Better long-term retention
    Improved problem discrimination

    How It Works

    1

    Select topics to mix

    Choose multiple topics from your subjects that you want to practice together.

    2

    AI creates your mix

    Our algorithm creates an optimal interleaved session, spacing topics and varying question types.

    3

    Practice the variety

    Work through questions that jump between topics, just like a real exam paper.

    4

    Build flexible knowledge

    Learn to identify which approach fits which problem — a crucial exam skill.

    Why Interleaving Works

    Blocked Practice

    Studying AAAA then BBBB feels easier because you're in a "groove" — but this is deceptive fluency.

    • ✗Creates illusion of mastery
    • ✗No practice discriminating
    • ✗Poor transfer to exams

    Interleaved Practice

    Studying ABAB feels harder, but the struggle is what builds durable, flexible knowledge.

    • Forces active retrieval
    • Builds discrimination skills
    • Matches exam conditions

    Backed by Research

    Rohrer & Taylor (2007)

    Students using interleaving scored 43% higher on delayed tests than blocked practice groups

    Kornell & Bjork (2008)

    Interleaving improved learning even when students felt they learned less during practice

    Dunlosky et al. (2013)

    Rated interleaving as one of the most effective learning strategies in their comprehensive review

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