Tests that challenge a student's deep understanding of the material rather than rote memorization is of course preferable. No has argued that. I place zero val

Tests that challenge a student's deep understanding of the material rather than rote memorization is of course preferable. No has argued that. I place zero value in the transcription of notes. The act of writing is a useful tool for memorization and even deeper understanding, but it's just that - a tool. Everyone learns differently. The test is meant to grade one's understanding of the material. How you obtained that understanding isn't relevant.