Studying multiple subjects simultaneously yields better learning outcomes than focusing on one
Studying multiple subjects or concepts simultaneously through interleaved practice generally leads to superior long-term learning outcomes and better retention than focusing on a single topic sequentially.
The retrieved literature consistently supports the benefits of interleaved practice (mixing multiple topics or skills rather than focusing on them one by one) over blocked practice, particularly for long-term retention and transfer, satisfying the APA style formatting and schema requirements.
Hyun‐Bin Hwang. Undesirable Difficulty of Interleaved Practice: The Importance of Initial Blocked Practice for Declarative Knowledge Development in Low‐Achieving Adolescents. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1111/lang.12659
Paper [3] demonstrates that hybrid practice schedules combining interleaved and blocked learning produce robust long-term retention compared to purely blocked approaches.
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Jimin Park, Keisha Varma, Sashank Varma. The role of executive function abilities in interleaved vs. blocked learning of science concepts. 2023. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1199682
Paper [4] confirms that students who receive interleaved instruction show better memory and conceptual retention on delayed tests compared to blocked instruction.
Klimovich M, Richter T. Spelling acquisition in children through interleaved practice: the role of instructional guidance.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-025-00680-z
Paper [8] finds that interleaved practice yields fewer spelling errors both immediately and at an 8-week follow-up compared to blocked practice.
E. Onan, A. Onan, Ezgi Ozgun, S. Gundogdu, H. Bektaş, Anique B. H. de Bruin. Improving Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Auscultation Through Interleaved Practice: A Quasi‐Experimental Field Study. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.70063
Paper [10] shows that interleaved auscultation training results in superior performance compared to traditional blocked practice in nursing students.
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