Skills for Learning: Encoding & Retrieval
Skills for Learning:
Mastery (Applying)
Mastery depends on students’ ability to encode and retrieve information, building a strong foundation for critical thinking and creativity. Effective feedback, especially through formative assessments and peer learning, helps students adjust their strategies and deepen understanding. Together, these skills empower students to become self-directed, capable learners across all subjects.
Skills: Encoding, Retrieval, Metamemory.
Outcomes: Learning that is deep, durable, flexible; essential for mastery.
Did you Know?
In a global survey of 1,000 educators conducted by COGx, 92% of educators expressed a preference for developing critical thinking and creativity over memory. This reflects a common misconception. Memory is often misunderstood. In reality, memory is foundational; the ability to amass and retain knowledge is essential for developing critical thinking and creativity.
of educators believe their students know any technique to encode or retrieve information
of educators have been trained on how to incorporate retrieval strategies to their teaching
of educators surveyed who could explain how memory works
COGx empowers educators with proven techniques to help students encode new information, strengthen retrieval, and build durable, flexible knowledge for deeper learning.
Educators learn...
To apply evidence-based techniques that help students store new information effectively, making knowledge more durable and accessible.
To incorporate regular opportunities for students to retrieve and apply knowledge, strengthening long-term retention and deep learning.
To design lessons that connect new learning to prior knowledge, helping students flexibly apply what they know across subjects and contexts.
COGx Educator PD Outcomes
of educators can effectively apply feedback, assessments, and peer learning to enhance student outcomes.
of educators feel empowered to integrate encoding tactics into lessons.
educators learned how to integrate classroom-based retrieval tactics into lessons to improve students' learning and test-taking performance.
COGx empowers students with practical strategies to store, retrieve, and apply what they learn.
Students learn...
Students practice retrieval, spaced repetition, and mind mapping, gaining tools to encode and recall information more effectively.
Students understand how strategic forgetting and retrieval practice strengthen memory and they learn to apply these techniques to improve how they study.
Enhancing my memory has improved my performance in classes and has drastically reduced the amount of time it takes me to study. I am better able to retrieve the information after much time has passed.
