Interleaving
Mix related topics instead of studying one at a time.
Interleaving means switching between two to four related topics within a study session. It feels harder than blocked practice but improves your ability to choose the right approach.
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Use it in a full sessionHow it works
Instead of doing twenty problems of one type, then twenty of another, you mix them: A, B, C, A, C, B. Your brain must first recognise which kind of problem it is facing, a skill that blocked practice never trains.
In FocusKept you add 2 to 4 related topics, and the guide rotates the prompt between them at each work block.
Step by step
- Choose 2–4 related topics or problem types.
- Study the first topic during the first work block.
- Switch to the next topic at each new block, following the rotation.
- Notice the differences between topics and why each approach fits.
Best for
- Maths, physics and other problem-solving subjects
- Languages: mixing grammar points
- Skills where choosing the right method is the hard part
When not to use it
- When a topic is completely new; learn the basics of each first
Questions
Why does interleaving feel harder?
Because it is. Switching makes you work out which approach to use each time. That extra effort is what improves long-term learning.
How many topics should I mix?
Two to four related topics. More than that becomes scattered.
Can I combine interleaving with Pomodoro?
Yes. Each work block covers one topic and the next block switches, which gives interleaving a natural rhythm.