Memorization & Learning Fun Flash card drills. Math fact tables.
Do they matter? With so much to learn is it really necessary to
drill the same things over and over again? Well, opinions may
vary but I would give a whole-hearted, YES! Simply put, fact
mastery makes all the higher level learning smoother. While math
is the obvious focal point for memorization, it is useful in
every discipline: bible verses, grammar rules, science tables
and more. Education from Kindergarten through graduation
involves incremental learning. In many ways, each year is a
review of the previous year with exciting expansions in content
and application. Understanding the basic system encourages us to
instill deep learning in our students. Rote memorization is a
foundational tool that allows us to build a terrific academic
structure. Now that offers motivation for we teachers, but how
do we keep our students attentive and interested? Learning
through play is definitely one possibility. Wonderful books on
incorporating games into lear