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Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role in many education systems. Does the usefulness of this method outweigh the limitations?

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time for everyone in the exams. A student who memorises multiplication tables can solve math faster and
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harmful effects .
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 to specific situations. The
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 data. A balance between
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 and understanding is the best way to achieve effective learning.

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task response
Score: 5. Your ideas are on the topic, but you need answer “outweigh” more directly. Say clearly if the good points are stronger than the bad points, then give two clear reasons for this view.
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Build each main idea more. For example, explain why learning tables or words helps later learning, not only that it helps in a test.
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Your point about bad effects needs a clearer example. Show one real case where a student knows a rule by heart but cannot use it in a new problem.
coherence and cohesion
Score: 5. Keep one main point in each paragraph. Start with a clear first sentence, explain it, give an example, and then link it back to your answer.
coherence and cohesion
Some links are not clear or sound unnatural, such as “First of all, that is the benefit” and “The second”. Use simple links: “One benefit is...”, “Another benefit is...”, “One problem is...”, and “A second problem is...”.
coherence and cohesion
Make your last paragraph match your main answer. If you say the good points outweigh the bad points, say this again in the ending. If they do not, say that instead.
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You answer the question clearly. You say there are good and bad sides, and your last paragraph gives your view: a balance is best.
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You use useful examples, such as multiplication tables and learning words for a test.
coherence and cohesion
The essay has a clear shape: opening, one paragraph on good points, one on bad points, and a short ending.
coherence and cohesion
Words such as “First of all”, “However”, “For instance”, and “To sum up” help the reader follow your ideas.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

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