Is abstract knowledge incompatible with literal memorization?

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Much of the science of the brain we have developed in the last 3 decades underscores the importance of repetition in learning.  Despite this understanding of the brain, many teachers are reluctant to incorporate memorization exercises in classrooms....

Well my study habits aren't 100% based on my homework, most of the time I get bored and can't even go on with what I'm doing. For example like reading my AP Bio book. I read about half of the chapter I am on and then after that, I leave and get on the...

Hello. I'm curious how many people here would be interested in this type of group? I work in retail, but part of what keeps my brain alive is it's fascination with numbers. I've devised my own mental methods for getting exact prices (more exact then...

Hi. This is hard to explain, but I'll try. A long time ago I was browsing the internet for information about different philosophical theories, and I found something that reminded me a bit about Plato. The thing is, I can't remember what it was called...

My team is having a problem.: Some of us know how to use our various software tools better then others. Sometimes I figure out how to do something cool, but don’t have the time to gather up my team members and show them (or they are busy or not...

Hi I need a counter claim for "How can historical knowledge affect cultural beliefs?" Heres what I for my question. How can you rebute my question? Historical knowledge involves knowledge that was obtained through an individual’s or a...

Teachers misguide the public. Teachers say that students have to pay a huge amount of money to them if students want to expand their knowledge. Public also think that they have to pay a lot of money and respect if they want to expand their knowledge...