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August 08, 2024

Why Rote Memorization is Essential to a Good Education→

August 08, 2024/ Liz Hanson
Why Rote Memorization is Essential to a Good Education

A common practice of students since time immemorial, rote learning has received an undeservedly bad rap in the postmodern world.

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rote learning, learning by heart, homeschooling, education, math facts, Mr. N. M. Gwynne
January 19, 2023

Why Rote Memorization is Essential to a Good Education→

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Why Rote Memorization is Essential to a Good Education

A common practice of students since time immemorial, rote learning has received an undeservedly bad rap in the postmodern world.

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Education, Homeschooling, Latin, Raising children, Parenting, Teaching, School
rote learning, learning by heart, homeschooling, education, math facts, Mr. N. M. Gwynne
February 19, 2019

Rote Learning Is a Bad Word!

February 19, 2019/ Liz Hanson
Rote Learning Is a Bad Word!

A common practice of any serious scholar since time immemorial, rote learning has received an undeservingly bad rap in the postmodern Western world.

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rote learning, learning by heart, homeschooling, education, math facts, Mr. N. M. Gwynne
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