rote learning
memorization by repetition without any elaboration or other deep processing of the material. For example, a person may remember a list of errands to perform by mentally repeating it while driving from place to place in the car, or a student may prepare to recite a poem before the class by rehearsing it many times in front of a mirror. Rote learning uses strict memorization without comprehension, which tends to result in poorer retention than occurs with strategies that rely on higher level cognitive mechanisms (e.g., conceptualization, generalization, interpretation); it is factual recall without understanding the reasoning or relationships involved in the material. Also called rote memory.