Without learning the material? Unlikely. Without understanding the material? More likely.

Feynman made such an observation while in Brazil:

https://enlightenedidiot.net/random/feynman-on-brazilian-edu...

Ok that’s a very good criticism.

My take away is the assessment method must force the student to actually apply understanding and application of the material, and not simply look y regurgitate it.

Thank you.

What you are describing, or the lack thereof, is how the majority of my public education in a Southern US state felt. Ironically, my county had the highest test scores in the state too. Then again, perhaps that isn't ironic after all...