Leitner System

The Leitner System is a method of efficiently using flashcards to aid in the learning and memorization of new information. The system is based on the idea that our ability to recall information improves with repetition and that the timing of the repetitions is important.

The Leitner system uses flashcards with questions on one side and answers on the other. The flashcards are organized into different boxes or levels, with each level corresponding to a different level of mastery of the material. When a flashcard is answered correctly, it is moved to the next level. If a flashcard is answered incorrectly, it is moved back to the first level.

The Leitner system schedules the review of flashcards according to the principle of spaced repetition, which means that flashcards that are answered correctly are reviewed less frequently than those that are answered incorrectly. This helps to ensure that the flashcards that are most difficult to recall are reviewed more often, and that flashcards that are already well-learned are not reviewed too frequently.

The Leitner system is a simple, effective way to organize and schedule flashcard studies, and is widely used for learning languages, vocabulary, facts, and other information. It can be used by students, professionals, and anyone who wants to improve their memory and retention of new information.