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.

Getting back on topic; I have a terrible memory and can barely remember what day it is without looking at my watch. I manage to get 100% in most math-related assessments by understanding the logic behind it, rather than trying to memorise it. A lot of my peers just try to remember everything, which works for them and they generally manage to pass.

Different people do different things in different ways.