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Long-term memory

The memory store that holds knowledge and skills for the long term; learning can be seen as a change in long-term memory.

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Teaching and learning

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Working memory All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
The small mental workspace that holds information we are actively thinking about, which has a limited capacity.
Retrieval practice All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
Recalling information from memory, for example through low-stakes quizzes, which strengthens long-term learning.

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