Retrieval Storage, Strength & 'Procedural Memory'

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Retrieval Storage, Strength and Procedural Memory

It is good for teachers to be aware of and consider retrieval storage, retrieval strength and procedural memory.

Retrieval storage

Retrieval storage refers to how well information is embedded in our long-term memory.

Retrieval strength

Retrieval strength refers to how easily a piece of information can be brought to mind when required.

‘Procedural memory’

‘Procedural memory’ refers to a type of long-term memory that we use on a daily basis, without consciously realising that we do, often known as autopilot.
Automacy involves knowing how to do something so well that we don’t stop to consider each stage of the process, it just happens seamlessly and effortlessly.
Procedural memory does not require conscious recall, so it is consequently classified as non-declarative memory (declarative memory requires conscious recall and more effort).

Importance of procedural memory

Procedural memory is important in a school setting because once students are familiar with specific activities or skills, the process becomes automatic so that working memory is freed up and can instead be used to focus on the content or questions instead of how to complete a task.

1A Brief Introduction to Retrieval Practice

1.1Introduction to Retrieval Practice

1.1.1What is Retrieval Practice?

1.1.2The Importance of Retrieval Practice for Educators

1.2Useful Information About Memory

1.2.1The Multi-Store Model of Memory

1.2.2Retrieval Storage, Strength & 'Procedural Memory'

2Research Findings on Retrieval Practice

2.1Benefits of Retrieval Practice

2.1.15 Benefits of Retrieval Practice

2.1.25 More Benefits of Retrieval Practice

3Retrieval Practice in the Classroom

3.1Classroom Activities for Retrieval Practice

3.1.1Picture Prompt

3.1.2Quiz, Quiz, Trade & Cops & Robbers

3.1.3Retrieval Relay Race

3.1.4List It!

4Retrieval Practice & Revision Strategies

4.1Retrieval Practice & Revision Strategies

4.1.1Flash Cards (Leitner System)

4.1.2Roll & Retrieve Grids; Thinking & Linking Grids

4.1.3Revision Clocks & Retrieve, Record & Reflect

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