Lernabständen
Lernabstände, or learning intervals, refer to the strategic spacing of study sessions over time to enhance long-term retention and recall of information. This concept is rooted in psychological research, particularly the spacing effect, which demonstrates that distributed practice—spreading out learning over multiple sessions—leads to better memory consolidation than massed practice, or cramming.
The principle of Lernabstände suggests that revisiting material at increasing intervals strengthens memory traces in the
Lernabstände are particularly useful in educational settings, where students often struggle with retaining information over time.
Research indicates that Lernabstände are effective across various subjects, including languages, mathematics, and historical facts. While