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This is part of a larger trend away from factual memorisation (e.g. rote learning) towards freedom of expression and creativity.
Children today quite often do not learn their times tables or for that matter memorise totals for simple addition combinations like 8+5 or 5+8.
There is no emphasis on correct spelling.
They aren't taught the syntax of grammar and don't have a clue when to use a comma, colon or semi-colon. They don't even know when to begin a new paragraph.
They aren't required to learn basic mathematical or scientific formulae and are usually given all the necessary formulae as part of the exam paper.
And their geographical knowledge is lacking.
The end result. Nobody puts anything to memory anymore and the brain is under-trained. Many people find it hard to even remember their mobile phone numbers.
Regards, Rob.
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