In the age of AI tools like ChatGPT, a provocative argument has emerged: If it can be ChatGPTed, it shouldn’t be taught or tested. However, this perspective is flawed. While students can now Google or use ChatGPT to access much of the foundational knowledge we once memorized, it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t learn it. Foundational knowledge remains essential—it serves as the scaffolding that supports deeper understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
