math - memorization or understanding

Or, is math just for aspergers cases. I mean, when I did intro algebra it seemed like completing the square, long dividing polynomials, etc. were all just mindless memorization. I'm taking more math above this intro stuff, just to see if it gets any more interesting.

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Thank you for your responses, I've detailed them for my experiment.
It is called the processes of the Devil...you two fit the bill. Thanks.