Abstract: The promoting effect and the functioning mechanism are expounded and it is stated that the effectiveness of the retrieval-based learning lies in that it could strengthen the memory of the situational and contextual details of learning background, and help reduce searching, and is capable of a faster and effortless targeting. The results showed the “Chinese” classroom tests should be encouraged; short answer as a type of testing for the promotion of memory was superior to multiple choices; compared with prompt feedback, delayed feedback promotes learning in a larger degree, etc. At the same time, it is found that the retrieval-based learning finds fewer applications in the memory of procedural knowledge and is lacking in related brain mechanisms research. Finally, in future, greater attention should be given to real education practice, remote education like the MOOC learning, etc.