Daily Reviews are an important instructional practice used by our teachers to improve student learning and retention. Last year, as part of our work to redevelop our Literacy Instructional Model and build a shared understanding of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, we began implementing Daily Reviews. They are now embedded across most subject areas in our school.
What are Daily Reviews?
Daily reviews are short, structured learning activities that take place at the beginning of lessons. They are designed to help students regularly revisit previously taught concepts so that knowledge is strengthened over time and becomes more automatic. Rather than simply moving on from one topic to the next, students are given frequent opportunities to recall, practise, and apply prior learning.
Purpose of a Daily Review
The main purpose of a Daily Review is to help students move knowledge from short-term memory into long-term memory. This is achieved through regular retrieval practice, which strengthens understanding and improves retention over time.
What do they look like in the classroom?
Daily Reviews are typically:
- Short (around 5-10 minutes)
- Completed at the beginning of a lesson
- Fast-paced and interactive
- Focused on previously taught content
Students are asked to recall and apply prior learning through quick activities such as questioning, quizzes, or written responses.
Why are they important?
Research shows that regularly revisiting prior learning helps students:
- Remember information for longer
- Build stronger understanding
- Increase confidence in their learning
- Develop mastery of key concepts and skills
Daily Reviews are a powerful teaching strategy that helps students continually strengthen their learning by regularly practising and recalling important knowledge, building confidence and supporting long-term success in their learning.