07-26-2009, 06:22 PM
It depends on the specific circumstances, the course, what was taught, etc...
However, in this case, I'd say no. The teacher probably figures they're testing the students' knowledge and ability to use the formulas, but if they can learn to use them, they can learn them outright.
Sometimes being able to find the answer is as important or more important than knowing the answer. Not in math, though.
However, in this case, I'd say no. The teacher probably figures they're testing the students' knowledge and ability to use the formulas, but if they can learn to use them, they can learn them outright.
Sometimes being able to find the answer is as important or more important than knowing the answer. Not in math, though.