 Is your understanding of memory outdated? Now on the screen, Herman Ebenhouse's famous forgetting curve suggests that memory declines over time, in fact by one hour. So did you know that he was the sole participant in his own research? So here he is in this blog and I've republished it on the site so you can see it at the top of the site. What he did actually was he tested himself on mixed up syllables. No wonder he forgot after one hour. So understanding the nuances behind this foundational study urges us all to critically evaluate how we apply its conclusions. It was published in 1885 and it's inspired retrieval practice research for the last 140 years. So understanding the evidence behind research is important. As a school leader I used to always talk about the forgetting curve without really understanding its origins. So teachers must integrate a variety of memory retention strategies into their teaching such as space repetition, active recall as well as low stakes quizzing to suit individual needs. So why not experiment in your classroom today, introduce space practice into your lessons this week and observe the changes in retention and engagement and then share your findings with colleagues or even me. So thank you for taking part in the group and here is the original research. It's at the top of the site so just click blog and you'll see this icon that will take you to Evan House's original research so that you are up to date with the actual research conclusions.