No kidding. We have known for hundreds of years that people learn differently. Some do better reading, some need hands on instruction, some just figure shit out on their own. Trying to "teach to the test" has been catastrophic for everyone that is not just "book smart" and good at memorizing crap. Archive: https://archive.today/s5Evg From the post: >>In 1968, the educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom developed an instructional strategy that he called “mastery learning.” Bloom based his strategy on a simple idea: Students learn best when they’re allowed to master basic subjects before they tackle more advanced ones. Mastery learning requires educators to provide students with the time necessary to master materials at their own pace, which means that students should be treated as individuals who have unique backgrounds, learning preferences, and pedagogical needs.