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To improve education, it is necessary to use evidencebased techniques, that is, techniques based on the scientific method proven to be effective in improving educational practices. One of the strategies indicated by the science of learning is the retrieval practice (trying to remember the content learned, strengthening the memory traces). This study synthesizes the research developed on retrieval practice in the teaching and learning process of children from a systematic review system based on the PRISMA method. For this, a bibliographic search was carried out in the databases of the CAPES/MEC, ERIC, Scielo, PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. Forty-one articles were included in the qualitative synthesis. The studies converge on stating there is a beneficial effect of using retrieval practice from an early age (18 months of age). This practice can help both long-term learning and new learning in children, especially when feedback is provided. Thus, there is a need to expand the recommendations to educators so that this audience also benefits from the use of this strategy.

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