Is it possible to understand material and ace a test without memorization?

Question

Do you know anyone that does this?

Answer 1

Honestly, yes. There are a lot of people who do, myself included. When you take a test you have 2 options: You can memorize or you can understand. It helps to do both, but I am doing just fine without the memorization part. You will remember what you learn for so much longer if you actually understand what is being read.

Answer 2

Yes, it's possible. My husband was like that when he was in school. He was amazed himself as to how he passes a subject without much effort at studying when most of his classmates are burning the midnight oil.