A mind for numbers : how to excel at math and science (even if you flunked algebra)

Oakley, Barbara A., 1955- author.

Book 2014

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.

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Educational psychology

Math anxiety

Mathematics Study and teaching Psychological aspects

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ISBN:

9780399165245

Description:

xx, 316 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-302) and index

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

LCCN:

2014003665

Control Number:

2709656

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