Glossary term
What is Leitner box system?
In Apex Flow Academy, "Leitner box system" means: A way to schedule card reviews with five boxes. A right answer moves a card up a box, and a wrong answer sends it back to Box 1. It is taught in Learn Faster and Get More Done. Related terms include Cramming (massed practice), Interleaved practice, Spacing effect and Blocked practice.
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The facts
What is Leitner box system?
A way to schedule card reviews with five boxes. A right answer moves a card up a box, and a wrong answer sends it back to Box 1.
Where is Leitner box system taught?
Leitner box system is defined in Learn Faster and Get More Done.
Which terms are related to Leitner box system?
Next to Leitner box system in the course glossaries: Cramming (massed practice), Interleaved practice, Spacing effect, Blocked practice, Card (flashcard), Self-explanation, Feedback and Deliberate practice.
Cramming (massed practice)Interleaved practiceSpacing effectBlocked practiceCard (flashcard)Self-explanationFeedbackDeliberate practice
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Do I need experience before I learn Leitner box system?
It depends on the course. Each course that teaches it lists its own prerequisites, and all are listed at beginner level:
- Learn Faster and Get More Done: None. You need one skill you want to learn and some time each week to practise it.