Leitner system

In the Leitner system, correctly answered cards are advanced to the next, less frequent box, while incorrectly answered cards return to the first box.
An alternative method where incorrect answers are only moved back by one box

The Leitner system[1][2][3] is a widely used method of efficiently using flashcards that was proposed by the German science journalist Sebastian Leitner in 1972.[4][5] It is a simple implementation of the principle of spaced repetition, where cards are reviewed at increasing intervals.

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  3. ^ Gromada, Jess (January 20, 2021). "The Leitner System: How Does it Work?". MindEdge. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Leitner, Sebastian (2011). So lernt man lernen (18th ed.). Freiburg: Verlag Herder. ISBN 978-3-451-05060-2.
  5. ^ Tamm, Sander (January 22, 2023). "The Leitner System: What It Is, How It Works". E-Student. Retrieved May 20, 2023.