(AMLE, 2020)Deans for Impact: The Science of Learning: “Students learn new ideas by reference to ideas they already know.” Without stored knowledge, new learning has no anchor. (Deans for Impact, 2015) The Learning Scientists: Stress that memorization and understanding are mutually reinforcing. (Learning Scientists, 2018)Taylor & Francis research in science education: Combining memorization with understanding produces stronger retention and transfer of knowledge. These are vital — but when memorization is neglected, students are left without the foundation they need. Teaching students how memory works, so they can manage their own learning.