I do agree, education is now about memorizing more then learning.
Memorizing is important. You are more likely to remember something if you are forced to be able remember it on the test. Learning is worthless if you don't remember it.
But memorizing isn't the only part. Learning to be a brown townytical person who can actually apply knowledge is important too.
Be lucky your not in China, they are pretty much all memorizing.
You hear people saying China is going to tale over... well of they keep doing what they are doing they have no chance. They will not be the creative thinkers, and will continue to be a manufacturing state.