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Traditionally, we’re taught to learn using the “blocking” strategy. This instructs us to go over a single idea again and again (and again) until we’ve mastered it, before proceeding to the next concept.
But several new neurological studies show that an up and coming learning method called “interleaving” improves our ability to retain and perform new skills over any traditional means by leaps and bounds.
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... space out learning over a longer period of time, and it randomizes the information we encounter when learning a new skill.
Interleaving causes your brain to intensely focus and solve problems every step of the way, resulting in information getting stored in your long-term memory...
- Practice multiple parallel skills at once
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Go back over the basics to practice older material.
Keep track of your progress to stay motivated.
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When we are learning a new skill, practicing is key, but what's more important is the way we practice and the variation we bring in the practice.
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There are many different techniques to memorize or study effectively but this method especially the process is more effective. STIC is a mnemonic of
S - Spacing
T - Testing
I - Interleaving
C - Categorizing
(but it's more interesting when we apply as TSCI)
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