{"id":9728,"date":"2025-08-28T17:42:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:59:35","slug":"declarative-and-procedural-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/","title":{"rendered":"Declarative And Procedural Knowledge : Exploring Key Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In education, <strong>gaining knowledge is a fundamental part of <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/importance-of-learning\/#What_is_Learning\"><strong>learning<\/strong><\/a>\r\n for each student. However with time there are many ways to gain knowledge based on need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/modern-education\/\"><strong>Modern education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n offers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/flexible-learning\/\"><strong>flexibility in learning<\/strong><\/a>\r\n <strong>to conquer success through various approaches.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>two essential types such as declarative and procedural knowledge<\/strong> <strong>help learners how to learn, remember and apply in the real world<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understanding these two <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/types-of-knowledge\/\"><strong>types of knowledge<\/strong><\/a>\r\n is crucial for parents, facilitators and students <strong>to implement the best at the right time to achieve success.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#What_is_Declarative_Knowledge\" >What is Declarative Knowledge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#What_is_Procedural_Knowledge\" >What is Procedural Knowledge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#Difference_Between_Declarative_and_Procedural_Knowledge\" >Difference Between Declarative and Procedural Knowledge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#1_Nature_of_knowledge\" >1. Nature of knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#2_Question_Answered\" >2. Question Answered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#3_Learning_Process\" >3. Learning Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#4_Memory_Type\" >4. Memory Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#5_Verbalization\" >5. Verbalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#6_Application\" >6. Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#7_Learning_Method\" >7. Learning Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#8_Communication\" >8. Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#9_Examples\" >9. Examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#Declarative_and_Procedural_Knowledge_Examples\" >Declarative and Procedural Knowledge Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#Declarative_Knowledge\" >Declarative Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#Procedural_Knowledge\" >Procedural Knowledge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/declarative-and-procedural-knowledge\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Declarative_Knowledge\"><\/span><strong>What is Declarative Knowledge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/What-is-Declarative-Knowledge.webp\" alt=\"What is Declarative Knowledge?\" class=\"wp-image-17737\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declarative knowledge is knowledge of facts, concepts and information that can be consciously recalled and expressed. <\/strong>It is an answer to this question: <strong><em>What do you know?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is <strong>essential in the first levels<\/strong> where the learners have to build a background knowledge on the topic being learned. <strong>Declarative knowledge<\/strong> like <strong>general knowledge about the world and individual experiences<\/strong> <strong>saved in the episodic memory are recorded in semantic memory.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other examples of declarative knowledge are <strong>understanding the law of inertia or recognising the spring season.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Procedural_Knowledge\"><\/span><strong>What is Procedural Knowledge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/What-is-Procedural-Knowledge.webp\" alt=\"What is Procedural Knowledge?\" class=\"wp-image-17738\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedural knowledge<\/strong> on the other hand <strong>depicts knowledge of the way to do something.<\/strong>&nbsp; It is about <strong>abilities, tactics, and procedures of working<\/strong>.&nbsp; Procedural knowledge is the answer of: <strong><em>How do you do it?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It mainly <strong>focuses on actions, not verbal explanations<\/strong> like declarative knowledge. <strong>Learners main focus is to complete the task<\/strong> which develops <strong>accuracy and perfection due to practice.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of procedural knowledge include knowing how to make coffee or exploring computer software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Declarative_and_Procedural_Knowledge\"><\/span><strong>Difference Between Declarative and Procedural Knowledge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before using<\/strong> both <strong>declarative and procedural knowledge<\/strong> one needs to <strong>understand each in depth<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worthwhile <strong>comparing declaring and procedural knowledge<\/strong> <strong>in several aspects<\/strong> to know fully about their functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a comparison table:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Declarative Knowledge<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Procedural Knowledge<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Definition:<\/strong><\/td><td>Knowledge of facts, concepts, and info<\/td><td>Knowledge of how to perform tasks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alternate Name:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cKnowing what\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cKnowing how\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nature:<\/strong><\/td><td>Explicit and conscious<\/td><td>Implicit and often unconscious<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/td><td>Capital of Italy is Rome<\/td><td>How to ride a bicycle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Learning Method:<\/strong><\/td><td>Reading, listening, observing<\/td><td>Practicing, doing, experiencing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Memory Type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Stored in explicit memory<\/td><td>Stored in implicit memory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verbalization:<\/strong><\/td><td>Easy to explain verbally<\/td><td>Difficult to explain; shown in action<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/td><td>Through written tests and quizzes<\/td><td>Through demonstrations and tasks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Development:<\/strong><\/td><td>Comes before procedural in most cases<\/td><td>Often builds on declarative knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application:<\/strong><\/td><td>Understanding rules, theories<\/td><td>Applying those rules in practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nature_of_knowledge\"><\/span>1. <strong>Nature of knowledge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nature-of-knowledge-copy.webp\" alt=\" Nature of knowledge\" class=\"wp-image-17739\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declarative Knowledge<\/strong> jumbles up <strong>facts, ideas and information<\/strong>. It is the knowledge ( e.g. the knowledge that 2+2=4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedural Knowledge<\/strong> <strong>showcases how to do things<\/strong>. It is the familiarity with how to go about it, for example how to solve math problems step by step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Question_Answered\"><\/span>2. <strong>Question Answered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Question-Answered.webp\" alt=\" Question Answered\" class=\"wp-image-17741\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The question being tested with Declarative Knowledge is What do you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The question of the form, How do you do it? is taken care of by Procedural Knowledge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Learning_Process\"><\/span>3. <strong>Learning Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Learning-Process.webp\" alt=\"Learning Process\" class=\"wp-image-17742\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declarative Knowledge<\/strong> is <strong>obtained through reading, listening and memorization<\/strong> mostly. It is the learning acquired in the form of passivity and is taught more usually specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedural Knowledge<\/strong> is <strong>what we draw out of practice, practical experience and doing the same<\/strong> <strong>repetitively<\/strong>. It is a process of active learning which is done and acted upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Memory_Type\"><\/span><strong>4. Memory Type<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Memory-Type.webp\" alt=\" Memory Type\" class=\"wp-image-17743\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In declarative knowledge <strong>the memory type is stored in explicit or semantic memory<\/strong>. It means it <strong>provides long-term memory individuals can consciously access.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in <strong>procedural knowledge<\/strong> the <strong>memory is stored in implicit memory.<\/strong> This type of memory is <strong>operated unconsciously or automatically by learners.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Verbalization\"><\/span>5. <strong>Verbalization<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Verbalization.webp\" alt=\"Verbalization\" class=\"wp-image-17744\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In declarative knowledge<\/strong> one can easily <strong>explain and describe through verbal communication<\/strong>. Also explore <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/how-to-improve-communication-skills-for-students\/\"> <strong>how to improve communication skills in students<\/strong><\/a>\r\n.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand <strong>procedural knowledge needs demonstration<\/strong> instead of verbal which is <strong>hard or takes much more time and preparation to explain.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Application\"><\/span><strong>6. Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Application.webp\" alt=\" Application\" class=\"wp-image-17745\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declarative Knowledge<\/strong> is used to <strong>understand concepts, rules and principles<\/strong>.&nbsp; This <strong>does not necessarily have to be applied<\/strong> in doing things but it will help to achieve an effective <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/practical-knowledge-vs-theoretical-knowledge\/#What_is_Theoretical_Knowledge\">theoretical knowledge<\/a>\r\n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedural Knowledge<\/strong> is utilized in the bid to <strong>carry out processes and knowledge materialized<\/strong>.&nbsp; It <strong>helps learners in decision making and <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/problem-solving\/\"><strong>problem-solving<\/strong><\/a>\r\n through practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Learning_Method\"><\/span>7. <strong>Learning Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Learning-Method.webp\" alt=\"Learning Method\" class=\"wp-image-17746\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/learning-methods\/\"><strong>learning method<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<strong> used in declarative knowledge is based on reading instruction observation listening<\/strong> etc. While in the case of <strong>procedural knowledge<\/strong> it is different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here <strong>students learn through practice experience repetitions for better understanding and accuracy.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Communication\"><\/span>8. <strong>Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Communication-1.webp\" alt=\". Communication\" class=\"wp-image-17747\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>communication preferred<\/strong> in declarative knowledge <strong>is based on explanation, through diagrams or written content.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the case of <strong>procedural knowledge the best way of communication is demonstration or practice in real life.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Examples\"><\/span>9. <strong>Examples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Examples.webp\" alt=\"Examples\" class=\"wp-image-17748\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowing that the Earth rotates around the Sun is what we call Declarative Knowledge<\/strong>; it is the facts about grammar of a language, dates, historical facts that have been memorized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedural Knowledge includes things like how to ride a bike<\/strong>, work out a quadratic equation, <strong>write an essay<\/strong> or carry out an experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Declarative_and_Procedural_Knowledge_Examples\"><\/span><strong>Declarative and Procedural Knowledge Examples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common examples of declarative knowledge based on science, history, and general facts includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Declarative_Knowledge\"><\/span><strong>Declarative Knowledge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Declarative-Knowledge.webp\" alt=\"Declarative Knowledge\" class=\"wp-image-17749\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Science<\/strong>: Photosynthesis is the process of generating food for plants. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid react to form common salt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>: Recalling World War II incidents in detail for historical knowledge. Exploring the ancient manuscripts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Facts<\/strong>: Knowing the names of the presidents of the last 5 years. Recognising the full moon day.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common examples of procedural <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-skill-and-knowledge\/\">knowledge based on skills<\/a>\r\n, tasks and operations includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_Knowledge\"><\/span><strong>Procedural Knowledge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Procedural-Knowledge.webp\" alt=\"Procedural Knowledge\" class=\"wp-image-17750\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tasks<\/strong>: Learning how to balance objects or playing a violin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills<\/strong>: Cooking a French toast or preparing a month end report in the office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operations<\/strong>: Science experiments for example, displacement reaction, oxidation reaction. Operating new technology or software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning in a meaningful manner ensures growth and academic progress<\/strong> of learners. Understanding different kinds of knowledge while learning can be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declarative and procedural knowledge are two crucial approaches which help them to explore fundamentals of learning.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>declarative knowledge<\/strong> learners can go through <strong>facts and data<\/strong> while <strong>procedural knowledge<\/strong> they work on <strong>projects, tasks and experiments<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/what-is-education\/\"><strong>education<\/strong><\/a>\r\n <strong>is a combination of facts, knowledge and real life application which can be balanced by implementing both declarative and procedural knowledge.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In education, gaining knowledge is a fundamental part of for each student. 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