Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- As a Malaysian mathematics lecturer currently teaching in China, I have had the unique opportunity to observe firsthand how Chinese students approach learning mathematics. What I have discovered may surprise many back home: memorisation still plays a dominant role in their mathematical learning - and it works remarkably well.

In an age where most countries, including Malaysia, are moving towards cultivating higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) and KBAT-style (Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi) questions, China continues to place great value on rote learning, repetition, and mastery through memorisation. While this method may sound old-fashioned or rigid to some, my experience suggests that, when done correctly, memor...