NZ’s draft science curriculum favours rote learning over critical thinking

Critical thinking is an essential skill students should be encouraged to develop as part of their science learning. NZ’s ...
Education Week

Is Rote Memorization Necessarily Bad?

The idea of rote memorization is bound to tick some people off, which makes for nice discussion and debate. In all the very legitimate conversation about critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, ...
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CBSE's open-book exams could end the era of rote learning in schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is piloting open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9, with plans to roll them out from the 2026â 27 academic year. The move marks a significant ...
Asia One

PSLE does not emphasise 'rote learning or test-taking skills', challenging questions necessary: Janil Puthucheary

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) assesses students on their ability to use critical thinking and apply concepts in different contexts, said Senior Minister of State for Education Janil ...
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Leaving Cert history exam looked 'daunting' and rewarded students 'who avoided rote learning'

A teacher has given his first reaction to this year's Leaving Cert history exams, which students completed on Wednesday afternoon. Jamie Dockery, a history teacher at Tyndall College in Carlow, said ...