[Sharlin]

Requiring students to blindly memorize and regurgitate arbitrary definitions and punishing the use of intellect and common sense is the worst possible way to teach math. Or anything else for that matter.

[BarryReitman]

I totally agree, Sharlin. But only because memorization techniques aren't taught. It it were made simple — as it can be! — acquiring facts and data make intellectual considerations much easier and more valuable.

Memory and intellect complement each other.

Barry Reitman Author: "Secrets, Tips, and Tricks of a Powerful Memory." www.PowerfulMemorySecrets.com