The quadratic formula is a far more pertinent example. Every graphing calculator and computer can calculate the solutions that the quadratic formula provides, w

The quadratic formula is a far more pertinent example. Every graphing calculator and computer can calculate the solutions that the quadratic formula provides, without needing to have kids memorize and apply it manually. Yet we test students on memorizing and applying it mechanically without computers or calculators, despite how abundant they are in the real world.