There was a time that I thought that understanding math was more useful than memorizing it. A certain amount of memorization is essential, especially for lower-level math. For example, you need to ...

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In my 29 years of teaching, I have often reflected on the balance between memorization and understanding. I recall one conversation where a math teacher shared the belief that “memorization no longer ...

PSA: Cramming and memorizing isn't identical to learning and understanding. Here, learn strategies for long-term learning by engaging key cognitive systems. Following George Floyd’s murder and the ...

In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

Following George Floyd’s murder and the resulting societal reckoning with the systemic racism that has been present in our country for centuries, many white people now find themselves vigorously ...