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by alphanumeric0 1618 days ago
There can be quite a few techniques, theorems, and facts at play while working through any given problem.

For those who are uninitiated all of these tools can be difficult to remember (long-term) and correctly apply (sometimes creatively) to arrive at a solution.

Dyscalculia and poor working memory can be issues if your aim is speed and conciseness which is critical during an exam but not as necessary if your goal is to simply understand at a deep level.