[Hugin]

Imagine a similar approach with math. Teach half the multiplication tables and test only the half that is taught.

Multiplication tables? They don't teach that old "rote memorization" stuff any more. They ecourage each child to solve the problem in his own way. The most important thing is that he feel good about his answer.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

They ecourage each child to solve the problem in his own way. The most important thing is that he feel good about his answer.

Teachers assemble class groups and then test the group - so hopefully one of the group can get the answer right. Grades do not reflect knowledge learned.