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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That sounds terrible. Two teacher household here, both elementary[b]. Memorization hasn't been a "thing" for many, many years. Neither of us even have any study guides[/b].[/quote]
Memorization hasn't been a 'thing'? What subjects are you teaching?
My child had to memorize multiplication facts - and for good reason, 'thing' or no 'thing'. Now they're studying American history in Social Studies and are expected to know the dates of the Seven-year war along with names of various acts and public figures involved. Are you saying they don't need to memorize that information?[/quote]

Memorization SHOULD be a thing, just not the only thing.  Teachers and districts who think they can teach “critical thinking” to people who know no facts/lack background knowledge are deluding themselves.  Critical thinking is trying to see underlying patterns, understand causality, etc of related events, facts, etc.

A test study guide shouldn’t be the only material, but without textbooks to define a unit, they are important tools for many kids.[/quote]

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