{"id":56527,"date":"2019-11-01T18:40:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T18:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=56527"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:48:16","slug":"leitner-study-method","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/leitner-study-method\/","title":{"rendered":"Leitner System for Flashcards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t<div id=\"mmDeferVideoEncompass_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/circle-play-duotone.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/circle-play-duotone.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> \n\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" id=\"videoThumbnailImage_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\" data-source-videoID=\"8Zr-Fn3EXWU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/circle-play-duotone.png\" alt=\"Leitner System for Flashcards Video\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"size-full\" data-matomo-title = \"Leitner System for Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<style>img#videoThumbnailImage_8Zr-Fn3EXWU:hover {cursor:pointer;} img#videoThumbnailImage_8Zr-Fn3EXWU {background-size:contain;background-image:url(\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SC05.2-leitner-thumb.webp\");}<\/style>\n\t\t\t<script defer>\n\t\t\t  jQuery(\"img#videoThumbnailImage_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\").click(function() {\n\t\t\t\tlet videoId = jQuery(this).attr(\"data-source-videoID\");\n\t\t\t\tlet helpTag = '<div id=\"mmDeferVideoYTMessage_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\" style=\"display: none;position: absolute;top: -24px;width: 100%;text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;font-size: small;border-top: 1px solid #fc0;\">Having trouble? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v='+videoId+'\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube.<\/a><\/span><\/div>';\n\t\t\t\tlet tag = document.createElement(\"iframe\");\n\t\t\t\ttag.id = \"yt\" + videoId;\n\t\t\t\ttag.src = \"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/\" + videoId + \"?autoplay=1&controls=1&wmode=opaque&rel=0&egm=0&iv_load_policy=3&hd=0&enablejsapi=1\";\n\t\t\t\ttag.frameborder = 0;\n\t\t\t\ttag.allow = \"autoplay; fullscreen\";\n\t\t\t\ttag.width = this.width;\n\t\t\t\ttag.height = this.height;\n\t\t\t\ttag.setAttribute(\"data-matomo-title\",\"Leitner System for Flashcards\");\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoEncompass_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\").html(tag);\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoEncompass_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\").prepend(helpTag);\n\t\t\t\tsetTimeout(function(){jQuery(\"div#mmDeferVideoYTMessage_8Zr-Fn3EXWU\").css(\"display\", \"block\");}, 2000);\n\t\t\t  });\n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\n<p><script>\nfunction Mhm_Function() {\n  var x = document.getElementById(\"Mhm\");\n  if (x.style.display === \"none\") {\n    x.style.display = \"block\";\n  } else {\n    x.style.display = \"none\";\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"moc-toc hide-on-desktop hide-on-tablet\">\n<div><button onclick=\"Mhm_Function()\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/toc2.svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"show or hide table of contents\"><\/button><\/p>\n<p>On this page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<nav id=\"Mhm\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Intro_to_Flashcards\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Intro to Flashcards<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#The_Leitner_System\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">The Leitner System<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Day_1\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Day 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Day_2\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Day 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Day_3\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Day 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Day_4\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Day 4<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Day_5\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Day 5<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Advantages_of_the_Leitner_System\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Advantages of the Leitner System<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"toc-h2\"><a href=\"#Leitner_System_Tips\" class=\"smooth-scroll\">Leitner System Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\"><input id=\"transcript\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"spoiler_button\" \/><label for=\"transcript\">Transcript<\/label>\n<div class=\"spoiler\" id=\"transcript-spoiler\">\n<p>Flashcards are one of the greatest, most versatile tools in all of studying. They are useful for learners of all ages, from toddlers to college students, and they are used in a wide range of topics, from basic math functions to hyper-specific vocabulary terms.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Intro_to_Flashcards\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Intro to Flashcards<\/h2>\n<p>\nI\u2019m betting you\u2019ve used flashcards before, but if you haven\u2019t, they are essentially just notecards with writing on both sides. On one side is the problem, and on the other side is the solution. So, for multiplication tables, \u201c4\u00d74\u201d would be on one side and \u201c16\u201d would be on the other. <\/p>\n<div class=\"aaflashcard-container\">\n<div class=\"aaflashcard\" id=\"aaflashcard\">\n<div class=\"front\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4x4-flashcard-front.webp\" alt=\"Front Image\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"back\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4x4-flashcard-back.webp\" alt=\"Back Image\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"instruction\" style=\"font-size: 80%; margin-top: -2.5em; text-align: center; \">Click flashcard to flip<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nBut for vocabulary, you\u2019d have the term itself on one side, \u201csurmise,&#8221; and the definition on the back, \u201cto reach a conclusion without certain or strong evidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"aaflashcard-container\">\n<div class=\"aaflashcard2\" id=\"aaflashcard2\">\n<div class=\"front\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Surmise-flashcard-front.webp\" alt=\"Front Image\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"back\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Surmise-flashcard-back.webp\" alt=\"Back Image\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"instruction2\" style=\"font-size: 80%; margin-top: -2.5em; text-align: center; \">Click flashcard to flip<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nTo practice with flashcards, look at the front, then guess what\u2019s on the back. Finally, flip it over to see if you\u2019re correct. This is an extremely simple and effective way to study. By obscuring part of the information, we\u2019re practicing our ability to recall on command, which is basically what you\u2019re doing every time you take a test.<\/p>\n<p>However, just like any other type of tool, you can use flashcards more effectively as a learning tool when you develop great techniques. Anybody can pick up an ax and swing it at a piece of wood, but a seasoned lumberjack can take the same simple tool and make it look impressively easy. Today, we\u2019re going to help you get more out of your flashcards with the Leitner System.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Leitner_System\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>The Leitner System<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe Leitner System is named for its creator, Sebastian Leitner, a German commentator. The system was first described in Leitner\u2019s 1972 book <em>So Lernt Man Lernen<\/em>, which translates to \u201cHow to Learn to Learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Put simply, the Leitner System groups your flashcards into categories based on how well you know the information. This helps you master topics that you\u2019re struggling with while not getting caught up on things you already understand.<\/p>\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t scrub a dish five times after it was already clean, so why would you study a flashcard five times once you already know the information?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s go through a step-by-step breakdown of the Leitner System in action.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Materials\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Materials<\/h3>\n<p>\nTo get started with the Leitner System, you won\u2019t need many materials! <\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need your flashcards prepared. The Leitner System is especially helpful for massive, mind-numbing quantities of information, so the more flashcards, the better! <\/p>\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll need a way to sort the cards into three groups. This could be three little boxes, sandwich bags, rubber bands, paperclips, or whatever works for you. Here today, we have these three pieces of paper. These three groups should be labeled in some way, indicating the three categories: Every Day, Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Setup guide for the Leitner System.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"570\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-300x67.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-1024x228.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-768x171.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-1536x342.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00004-Leitner-System-Day-2048x456.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_1\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Day 1<\/h2>\n<p>\nFor this example, we\u2019ll start on Monday, although you can tweak the system to begin whichever day you\u2019re prepared to start! <\/p>\n<p>On day one, you\u2019ll go through every flashcard in the stack. There are two outcomes when reviewing each flashcard: Either you can easily remember exactly what it says on the other side, or you\u2019re unable to recall the correct answer. <\/p>\n<p>For flashcards that you got right, put them in the Tuesday and Thursday group.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a.webp\" alt=\"Illustrated guide of the Leitner System day 1 remembered flashcards.\" width=\"475.416\" height=\"310.176\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a.webp 2201w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a-1024x668.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a-768x501.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a-1536x1002.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00005-Leitner-System-Day-1a-2048x1336.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2201px) 100vw, 2201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For ones you struggled with or answered incorrectly, put them in the Every Day group. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Illustrated guide of the Leitner System day 1 forgotten flashcards.\" width=\"512\" height=\"255\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-1024x510.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-1536x765.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00006-2048x1020.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By sorting the cards in this way, you&#8217;ll ensure that you\u2019re spending more time reviewing the cards you need to work on. After going through all the cards once, they should be sorted into one of these two categories (you won\u2019t have any in the Friday group yet).<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_2\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Day 2<\/h2>\n<p>\nOn Tuesday, you\u2019ll come back to your flashcards, which are now sorted into the Every Day and Tuesday and Thursday groups. <\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll look at the cards in your Every Day group. These are the tough ones that you had trouble with the day prior. If you\u2019re still unable to recall the correct answers for them, no worries! Just put them back in the Every Day group. The ones that you get correct, however, will become your new Tuesday and Thursday pile. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00007.webp\" alt=\"Illustrated guide of the Leitner System day 2.\" width=\"456.975\" height=\"220.05\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195926\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, look at yesterday\u2019s Tuesday and Thursday pile. If you get them correct again, they\u2019ll move up to the Friday pile. However, if you blank on the right answer this time around, you\u2019ll put them with the others in the Every Day pile!<\/p>\n<p>At this point, your cards should be split into 3 groups.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_3\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Day 3<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou\u2019re probably noticing the pattern here! On any given day, you\u2019ll review cards as indicated by the group names. Wrong answers go to the Every Day group, while correct answers move \u201cup\u201d one group. <\/p>\n<p>Since day three is Wednesday, you won\u2019t be looking at the Tuesday and Thursday group or the Friday group. Just look through your Every Day group. Any cards you get correct will get moved to the\u2014you guessed it\u2014Tuesday and Thursday group.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_4\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Day 4<\/h2>\n<p>\nNow that it\u2019s Thursday, you\u2019ll look at both the Every Day group and the Tuesday and Thursday group. Correct answers move up one group, and incorrect answers go in the Every Day group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Illustrated guide of the Leitner System day 4.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"847\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-1024x339.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-768x254.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-1536x508.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00008-Leitner-System-Day-4-2048x677.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_5\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Day 5<\/h2>\n<p>\nNow that you\u2019ve reached Friday, you\u2019ll review both the Every Day cards and the Friday cards.<\/p>\n<p>The Friday cards are the ones you are most confident in, so you may not have looked at them for several days! If you still know what they say, they will stay in the Friday group. If you\u2019ve forgotten, they\u2019ll move all the way back down to the Every Day group.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, any Every Day cards you get right will move up to Tuesday and Thursday, as usual.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Illustrated guide of the Leitner System day 5.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"847\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-1024x339.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-768x254.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-1536x508.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/I00009-Leitner-System-Day-5-2048x677.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From there, you repeat the process on the following Monday.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Advantages_of_the_Leitner_System\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Advantages of the Leitner System<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe Leitner System has many advantages and benefits. Let\u2019s go over a few of the reasons for integrating the Leitner System into your studying habits.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Daily_Review\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Daily Review<\/h3>\n<p>\nEating 21 meals on Monday and then not eating another bite all week wouldn\u2019t go super well for you, and, it\u2019s the same with studying. An ineffective way to study would be to procrastinate even looking at your flashcards, then stare at them for hours the night before your test.<\/p>\n<p>The Leitner System helps you process the information in your flashcards by incorporating the review into your daily study routine. Going through the flashcards once every day will be significantly more effective than going through them five times at the end of the week!<\/p>\n<p>And just like food, these bite-sized learning sessions will be much easier for your brain to digest.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Active_Stimulation\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Active Stimulation<\/h3>\n<p>\nOver the years, I\u2019ve watched hundreds of hours of football games. So why am I not in the NFL?<\/p>\n<p>Well, never playing football in my life is certainly a major factor. Participating actively in something will always be more impactful than passively participating, and it\u2019s the same with studying! Just reading or watching videos doesn\u2019t thoroughly work the information into your brain.<\/p>\n<p>By reviewing with flashcards every day, we work actively with the information, strengthening our active recall abilities.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Chunking\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Chunking<\/h3>\n<p>\nYou may have heard the old saying, \u201cThere is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time.\u201d This quote is literally true\u2014nobody could eat an elephant in a single bite, other than maybe Godzilla!<\/p>\n<p>But the true meaning of the saying is that daunting tasks become more realistic if they are simply broken up into parts. If you\u2019ve got a massive stack of flashcards, covering dozens of vocabulary terms, your head might be swimming by the time you\u2019re halfway through! Our brains can\u2019t take in all of the information at once, so we benefit greatly from the spaced repetition of the Leitner System.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Reducing_Boredom\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Reducing Boredom<\/h3>\n<p>\nHow do you feel when you\u2019re being lectured about something you already understand? If you\u2019re like me, you probably said &#8220;bored!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>And what do our brains do when we\u2019re bored? They wander! They wander away to other places, where we begin thinking about what\u2019s for lunch, or what\u2019s for dinner&#8230; or what we had for breakfast&#8230; I can almost smell the food now&#8230; but wait a minute, we\u2019re studying! We need to focus!<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Leitner_System_Tips\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Leitner System Tips<\/h2>\n<p>\nBefore we wrap up, here are some tips for a successful Leitner System.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"HighQuality_Flashcards\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>High-Quality Flashcards<\/h3>\n<p>\nWith this system, you\u2019re going to be looking at your flashcards many times, so don\u2019t skimp out on the quality. Take some time making great flashcards at the beginning to set yourself up for an optimal process later. <\/p>\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re keeping your writing concise; if you find yourself writing an entire paragraph on the back of a card, that might mean the concept is too complex for a single flashcard. You should split it into a few cards if possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a visual learner, don\u2019t be afraid to include images or diagrams. Proofread your flashcards to avoid careless errors, and try techniques like color-coding if you\u2019re dealing with a wide range of information.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Stay_Vigilant\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Stay Vigilant<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe Leitner System depends on your commitment! Don\u2019t skip a day, even if you\u2019re finding your focus being pulled to other topics or activities.<\/p>\n<p>Going through your flashcards once doesn\u2019t take that long, and keeping it consistent is an important part of digging the information into your long-term memory.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Scheduling_Reviews\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Scheduling Reviews<\/h3>\n<p>\nIncluding your flashcard review in your study schedule will help you stay on top of things. This also helps you look at the big picture, ensuring that you\u2019re making progress towards your long-term goals, like acing big tests!<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Adapting_the_System\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Adapting the System<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe ritual of performing the Leitner System may be rigid, but the system itself is quite adaptable. You can alter the specific days of the week to better fit your schedule. You can also alter how you label each group; some folks opt to label them as the \u201cEasy,\u201d \u201cMedium,\u201d and \u201cHard\u201d groups, with cards progressing toward the \u201cEasy\u201d box, which is ultimately reviewed weekly.<\/p>\n<p>You can also experiment with a higher number of boxes. Once you\u2019ve mastered a topic, you may place these cards in a fourth box to be reviewed only every other week, for example. This makes sure that you\u2019re still occasionally brushing up on topics throughout the semester, setting you up to absolutely crush your final!<\/p>\n<p>You can also experiment with only two boxes, \u201cHard\u201d and \u201cEasy,\u201d choosing a frequency of review that works for your schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, every parameter of the system can be altered to fit your life. The way we outlined the system puts Friday as an important review day, but if you\u2019ve got a club meeting taking up major time on Friday, you can push that to Saturday. Just make sure you\u2019re setting that as part of your system ahead of time; it\u2019s important that you set the parameters and then stick to them.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\nWell, that\u2019s our video on the Leitner System for flashcards! I\u2019d encourage you to give this system a try. 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