Overview
Spacing and retrieval involves separating learning over multiple lessons and providing opportunities for students to recall what they have previously learned in different contexts. Science indicates that this helps to commit learning to long-term memory.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Research
Spacing and retrieval practice has a strong evidence base that meets our highest standards of evidence. For more information about the evidence base, see below:

Tried and Tested practice guide

Annotated reference list
Using the practice
To be effective, spacing and retrieval practice need to be implemented well. See below some 'things to know' when using these practices.
Snapshots of practice
Spacing and retrieval practice may look different in different contexts. See below examples of spacing and retrieval practice in a variety of classrooms and settings.

Teaching vignette
Implementation tools
Here you will find tools to help you implement spacing and retrieval practice in your classroom or setting.

Implementation checklist
