Abstract: Allocation of study time is one of the key components of memory monitoring and control. The authors present issues as following, which about researches recently in allocation of study time. a ) the development of children’s ability in allocation of study time; b ) the studies about mechanism in allocation of study time, especially showing two new models in details: “The Hierarchical Modal of Self-regulated Study” and “Region of Proximal Learning hypothesis” ; c ) having a prospective review for the future study in this field.

Key words: allocation of study time, memory monitoring and control, the hierarchical modal of self-regulated study, region of proximal learning hypothesis