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Whenever you hear the term rote learning you probably get the feeling it's sort of a bad thing. Rote learning is often viewed as bad practice because it involves learning ... Read More

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Sometimes our math assignments seem so clear as we sit in class and watch the teacher work through them. Once we get home and open our textbooks, it's a whole ... Read More

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