Indeed it is... IF you've got the multiplication tables memorized...
Learning is about making connections. Memorizing is about having the bits in place to connect. Education requires both.
You've hit the nail right on the head! What are you going to connect if you haven't learned the bits. The more knowledge you have, the more connections you can make. Knowledge is power.
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Indeed it is... IF you've got the multiplication tables memorized...
Learning is about making connections. Memorizing is about having the bits in place to connect. Education requires both.
You've hit the nail right on the head! What are you going to connect if you haven't learned the bits. The more knowledge you have, the more connections you can make. Knowledge is power.