interleaved
IN-ter-leevd
Definition
A learning technique where different topics or types of problems are mixed together during study rather than grouped by subject.
Etymology
Originating from the prefix 'inter-' (between) and 'leaf' (referring to the leaves or pages of a book), it originally meant to insert pages into a book, evolving to describe the act of placing things alternately between one another.
In the news
The article mentions interleaved practice as one of many learning principles that, when combined, create a massive number of potential instructional decisions for teachers. It is used here to illustrate the complexity of applying abstract research findings to real-world classroom settings.
The Five Questions You Should Ask Before Believing the ‘Science of Math’ (Opinion)
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