For Math Rote Memorization helps! It makes sense to me for learning the basics of addition through multiplication. The key point of the study was learning the answer to a math operation, such as 2 + 2, makes a change in the child's brain. And as the child learns more math operations, the brain grows, and enables higher level math operations.

Math wars: Rote memorization plays crucial role in teaching students how to solve complex calculations, study says - National Journal

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