Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/1-2-2-retrieval-storage-strength-and-procedural-memory [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: Retrieval Practice - Seneca Certified](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified.md) › Retrieval Storage, Strength & 'Procedural Memory' # Retrieval Storage, Strength & 'Procedural Memory' CPD: Retrieval Practice (by Kate Jones), topic 1.2.2 ## 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](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-04/1ab27f1f-6199-4a72-8836-de295150fcb4/brian-mind-.jpg) - Retrieval storage refers to how well information is embedded in our long-term memory. ### Retrieval strength ![Retrieval strength](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-04/8304bd01-dad4-43d9-9766-004d76fb5c9d/brain-clogs-.png) - Retrieval strength refers to how easily a piece of information can be brought to mind when required. ### ‘Procedural memory’ ![‘Procedural memory’](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-04/2673a6bd-afbd-467f-85ad-e1cb9e686262/automatic-.jpg) - ‘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 ![Importance of procedural memory](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/d4780e95-4da1-4c1d-bd4c-b0b9c4c8c9a7/chemistry-lesson.jpg) - 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. ## Test yourself on Retrieval Storage, Strength & 'Procedural Memory' - What is an advantage of developing the 'procedural memory' of students? - Which of these are true of 'procedural memory'? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/a5b722e6-eb4e-4702-b872-cfd9e5525bc8/section/e1af4e9f-0d47-4b71-8fee-696afd37a514/session) - Previous topic: [1.2.1 The Multi-Store Model of Memory](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/1-2-1-the-multi-store-model-of-memory.md) - Next topic: [2.1.1 5 Benefits of Retrieval Practice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/2-1-1-5-benefits-of-retrieval-practice.md) ## CPD: Retrieval Practice (by Kate Jones) contents ### 1 A Brief Introduction to Retrieval Practice - 1.1 Introduction to Retrieval Practice - [1.1.1 What is Retrieval Practice?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/1-1-1-what-is-retrieval-practice.md) - [1.1.2 The Importance of Retrieval Practice for Educators](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/1-1-2-the-importance-of-retrieval-practice-for-educators.md) - 1.2 Useful Information About Memory - [1.2.1 The Multi-Store Model of Memory](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/1-2-1-the-multi-store-model-of-memory.md) - [1.2.2 Retrieval Storage, Strength & 'Procedural Memory'](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/1-2-2-retrieval-storage-strength-and-procedural-memory.md) ### 2 Research Findings on Retrieval Practice - 2.1 Benefits of Retrieval Practice - [2.1.1 5 Benefits of Retrieval Practice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/2-1-1-5-benefits-of-retrieval-practice.md) - [2.1.2 5 More Benefits of Retrieval Practice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/2-1-2-5-more-benefits-of-retrieval-practice.md) ### 3 Retrieval Practice in the Classroom - 3.1 Classroom Activities for Retrieval Practice - [3.1.1 Picture Prompt](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/3-1-1-picture-prompt.md) - [3.1.2 Quiz, Quiz, Trade & Cops & Robbers](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/3-1-2-quiz-quiz-trade-and-cops-and-robbers.md) - [3.1.3 Retrieval Relay Race](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/3-1-3-retrieval-relay-race.md) - [3.1.4 List It!](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/3-1-4-list-it.md) ### 4 Retrieval Practice & Revision Strategies - 4.1 Retrieval Practice & Revision Strategies - [4.1.1 Flash Cards (Leitner System)](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/4-1-1-flash-cards-leitner-system.md) - [4.1.2 Roll & Retrieve Grids; Thinking & Linking Grids](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/4-1-2-roll-and-retrieve-grids-thinking-and-linking-grids.md) - [4.1.3 Revision Clocks & Retrieve, Record & Reflect](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-retrieval-practice-seneca-certified/4-1-3-revision-clocks-and-retrieve-record-and-reflect.md)