Memorization Vs. Learning

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When Memorization Gets in the Way of Learning More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Mindy Waldron | permalink
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A teacher's quest to discourage his students from mindlessly reciting information
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For further reading: http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/09/when-memorization-gets-in-the-way-of-learning/279425/ ^[1]

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Deeper Learning: Moving Students Beyond Memorization - NEA Today More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Tolotosch | permalink
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Many students lose the the information they acquire in school. Enter deeper learning – the process of fusing content knowledge with real-world situations.

For further reading: http://neatoday.org/2014/11/25/deeper-learning-moving-students-beyond-memorization-2/ ^[2]

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Is Memorization Bad for Learning? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Jim Carson | permalink
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Who or what should we blame for under-performing schools? Here is a new take.

For further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/memory-medic/201105/is-memorization-bad-learning ^[3]

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Measuring What Counts: Memorization Versus Understanding More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Nyellett Sarea | permalink
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A discussion on the benefits of applied learning.
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For further reading: http://www.edutopia.org/measuring-what-counts-memorization-versus-understanding ^[4]

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Studying to Understand vs Studying to Memorize | Learning and Teaching Math on WordPress.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Ray Adler | permalink
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For many students, "studying" means "memorizing". This approach is less effective than "understanding" when learning mathematics (and many other subjects). Understanding mathematics often requires more initial effort than memorizing, but provides a greater and longer lasting benefit. This article suggests ways to begin understanding the mathematics you are studying, which greatly reduces the need for…

For further reading: https://mathmaine.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/studying-to-understand-vs-studying-to-memorize/ ^[5]

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What Does Memorization Have To Do with Learning? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Amanda Iles | permalink
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Education reform should start in the classroom, with the relationship between teacher and pupil. In this vein, high school math teacher Ben Orlin’s recent At

For further reading: http://www.theamericanconservative.com/2013/09/17/what-does-memorization-have-to-do-with-learning/ ^[6]

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Nyellett Sarea, Mindy Waldron, Tolotosch, Ray Adler, Amanda Iles, Jim Carson

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1. http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/09/when-memorization-gets-in-the-way-of-learning/279425/

2. http://neatoday.org/2014/11/25/deeper-learning-moving-students-beyond-memorization-2/

3. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/memory-medic/201105/is-memorization-bad-learning

4. http://www.edutopia.org/measuring-what-counts-memorization-versus-understanding

5. https://mathmaine.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/studying-to-understand-vs-studying-to-memorize/

6. http://www.theamericanconservative.com/2013/09/17/what-does-memorization-have-to-do-with-learning/