Retrieval Based Learning on Student Memory Retention Time: A Meta-Analysis

Abstract

This article is mainly about Retrieval Based Learning (RBL) in memory retention. This meta-analysis study has 2 objectives: (a) to address the time usage for memory retention, and (b) to measure the biggest quantitative effect size according to memory retention time through retrieval activities. This study was conducted by calculating the percentage of 69 studies, including research into practice, research article, intervention study, and journal papers. The studies were selected according to the following criteria: experimental studies on retrieval based learning, and retrieval practice at different educational levels. The studies, which were included within this scope, were carried out between the year 2000 and 2018. A few inclusive criteria are explained in more detail in this article. To obtain more precise articles in answering the objectives, the researcher has chosen 10 suitable articles with retention time as independent variable and were done experimentally. The effect size value can generally be viewed as positive to improve students’ achievement in RBL activities. As the current research may benefit educators, it is hoped to be useful for future research as well as teaching and learning practices in various fields.