but the converse isn't necessarily true ie, i can pass a test with memorised factoids without any understanding. i suspect that the mass delusion regarding 'te

but the converse isn't necessarily true ie, i can pass a test with memorised factoids without any understanding. i suspect that the mass delusion regarding 'tests' is conflating this assumption with the alternative which is far far more likely to actually happen. seriously, would the world fall apart if we let people take tests when they want/feel they have mastered the material and only accept a 90% pass? who's still terrified of the 9 times tables after they're 8 years old...?