Contextual interference

5 papers

Evidence base for contextual interference — every paper below is DOI-verified so you can trace any claim back to its source.

Papers

Contextual Interference: A Meta-Analytic Study
Brady F. — **Year:** 2004
2004DOI: 10.2466/pms.99.1.116-126
A Theoretical and Empirical Review of the Contextual Interference Effect and the Learning of Motor Skills
Brady F. — **Year:** 1998
1998DOI: 10.1080/00336297.1998.10484285
A review of the contextual interference effect in motor skill acquisition
Magill R. A., Hall K. G. — **Year:** 1990
1990DOI: 10.1016/0167-9457(90)90005-X
Contextual Interference Effects in Learning Three Badminton Serves
Goode S. L., Magill R. A. — **Year:** 1986
1986DOI: 10.1080/02701367.1986.10608091
Contextual interference effects on the acquisition, retention, and transfer of a motor skill.
Shea J. B., Morgan R. L. — **Year:** 1979
1979DOI: 10.1037/0278-7393.5.2.179

Audio companion script

This technique is called contextual interference. Reach for it when you want to shuffle problem types so each retrieval starts cold. The idea is simple. You build a steady habit and let it do the work over time. It is backed by five peer reviewed studies, so the advice rests on real evidence. Try it on your own material this week and notice how much more sticks.