Why don't students like school? How can I teach students the skills they need when standardized tests require only facts? Why do students remember everything that's on television and forget everything I say? Why is it so hard for students to understand abstract ideas? Is drilling worth it? What's the secret to getting students to think like scientists, mathematicians, and historians? How should I adjust my teaching for different types of learners? How can I help slow learners? What about my mind?