Bibliograph

A mind for numbers, how to excel at math and science (even if you flunked algebra), Barbara Oakley, Ph.D

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A mind for numbers, how to excel at math and science (even if you flunked algebra), Barbara Oakley, Ph.D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-302) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A mind for numbers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861673567

Responsibility statement

Barbara Oakley, Ph.D

Sub title

how to excel at math and science (even if you flunked algebra)

Summary

Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. In her book, she offers you the tools needed to get a better grasp of that intimidating but inescapable field

Table Of Contents

Open the door -- Easy does it : why trying too hard can sometimes be part of the problem -- Learning is creating : lessons from Thomas Edison's frying pan -- Chunking and avoiding illusions of competence : the keys to becoming an "equation whisperer" -- Preventing procrastination: enlisting your habits ("zombies") as helpers -- Zombies everywhere : digging deeper to understand the habit of procrastination -- Chunking versus choking : how to increase your expertise and reduce anxiety -- Tools, tips, and tricks -- Procrastination zombie wrap-up -- Enhancing your memory -- More memory tips -- Learning to appreciate your talent -- Sculpting your brain -- Developing the mind's eye through equation poems -- Renaissance learning -- Avoiding overconfidence : the power of teamwork -- Test taking -- Unlock your potential

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