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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780399165245
- Subject Area
- Mathematics, Education, Self-Help
- Publication Name
- Mind for Numbers : How to Excel at Math and Science (Even if You Flunked Algebra)
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8.9 in
- Subject
- Educational Psychology, Study & Teaching, Applied, Personal Growth / Success
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Weight
- 13.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
039916524X
ISBN-13
9780399165245
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038306392
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Mind for Numbers : How to Excel at Math and Science (Even if You Flunked Algebra)
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Educational Psychology, Study & Teaching, Applied, Personal Growth / Success
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics, Education, Self-Help
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
13.2 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-003665
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
"If you struggled through math and slept through science, there's hope. In A Mind for Numbers , polymath Barbara Oakley reveals how to unlock the analytic powers of our brains so we can learn how to learn. This book should be required reading for students-and for my mother." -Adam Grant, New York Times -bestselling author of Give and Take "An ingeniously accessible introduction to the science of human cognition-along with practical advice on how to think better." -James Taranto, The Wall Street Journal "A wonderful book! How do you come to love math and science, and how do you come to learn math and science? Read A Mind for Numbers . Barbara Oakley is the magician who will help you do both." -Francisco J. Ayala, University Professor and Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, and former President and Chairman of the Board, American Association for the Advancement of Science "Being good at science and mathematics isn't just something you are ; it's something you become . This users' guide to the brain unmasks the mystery around achieving success in mathematics and science. I have seen far too many students opt out when they hit a rough patch. But now that learners have a handy guide for 'knowing better' they will also be able to 'do better.'" -Shirley Malcom, Head of Education and Human Resources Programs, American Association for the Advancement of Science " A Mind for Numbers is an excellent book about how to approach mathematics, science, or any realm where problem solving plays a prominent role." -J. Michael Shaughnessy, Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics "I have not been this excited about a book in a long time. Giving students deep knowledge on how to learn will lead to higher retention and student success in every field. It is a gift that will last them a lifetime." -Robert R Gamache, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and International Relations, University of Massachusetts, Lowell " A Mind for Numbers helps put students in the driver's seat-empowering them to learn more deeply and easily. This outstanding book is also a useful resource for instructional leaders. Given the urgent need for America to improve its science and math education so it can stay competitive, A Mind for Numbers is a welcome find." -Geoffrey Canada, President, Harlem Children''s Zone "It''s easy to say ''work smarter, not harder,'' but Barbara Oakley actually shows you how to do just that, in a fast-paced and accessible book that collects tips based on experience and sound science. In fact, I''m going to incorporate some of these tips into my own teaching." -Glenn Harlan Reynolds, Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law, The University of Tennessee " A Mind for Numbers is a splendid resource for how to approach mathematics learning and in fact learning in any area. Barbara Oakley's authoritative guide is based on the latest research in the cognitive sciences, and provides a clear, concise, and entertaining roadmap for how to get the most out of learning. This is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with mathematics and anyone interested in enhancing their learning experience." -David C. Geary, Curators' Professor of Psychological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Neuroscience, University o f Missouri "For students afraid of math and science and for those who love the subjects, this engaging book provides guidance in establishing study habits that take advantage of how the brain works." -Deborah Schifter, Principal Research Scientist, Science and Mathematics Programs, Education Development Center, Inc. "A Mind for Numbers explains the process of learning in a fascinating and utterly memorable way. This book is a classic, not only for learners of all ages, but for teachers of all kinds." -Frances R. Spielhagen, Ph.D., Director, Center for Adolescent Research and Development, Mount Saint Mary College, Praise for Evil Genes : "A fascinating scientific and personal exploration of the roots of evil, filled with human insight and telling detail." -Steven Pinker, author The Better Angels of Our Nature and How the Mind Works Praise for Cold-Blooded Kindness : "Riveting and disturbing…. Barbara Oakley is to be commended upon looking so hard, and so closely, at the motives, in some, that underlie acts of 'kindness' and 'altruism'-suggesting that things are not always as they appear, and the phrase 'killed with kindness' springs from the absolute bedrock of folk wisdom." -Joyce Carol Oates, National Book Award winner Praise for Pathological Altruism : "What a wonderful book! This is one of the few books in evolutionary biology I've read in the past ten years that taught me something completely new." -Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize Winner and Pellegrino University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University "This unique volume manages the impressive feat of pulling together the best research from psychology, genetics, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and law on well-meaning but ultimately harmful forms of self-sacrifice. It will forever change the way you look at altruism." -Sharon Begley, Science Editor, Newsweek , and author of Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
501/.9
Synopsis
The companion book to COURSERA(R)'s wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn" Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. She flunked her way through high school math and science courses, before enlisting in the army immediately after graduation. When she saw how her lack of mathematical and technical savvy severely limited her options--both to rise in the military and to explore other careers--she returned to school with a newfound determination to re-tool her brain to master the very subjects that had given her so much trouble throughout her entire life. In A Mind for Numbers , Dr. Oakley lets us in on the secrets to learning effectively--secrets that even dedicated and successful students wish they'd known earlier. Contrary to popular belief, math requires creative, as well as analytical, thinking. Most people think that there's only one way to do a problem, when in actuality, there are often a number of different solutions--you just need the creativity to see them. For example, there are more than three hundred different known proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. In short, studying a problem in a laser-focused way until you reach a solution is not an effective way to learn. Rather, it involves taking the time to step away from a problem and allow the more relaxed and creative part of the brain to take over. The learning strategies in this book apply not only to math and science, but to any subject in which we struggle. We all have what it takes to excel in areas that don't seem to come naturally to us at first, and learning them does not have to be as painful as we might think, The companion book to COURSERA 's wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn" Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. She flunked her way through high school math and science courses, before enlisting in the army immediately after graduation. When she saw how her lack of mathematical and technical savvy severely limited her options-both to rise in the military and to explore other careers-she returned to school with a newfound determination to re-tool her brain to master the very subjects that had given her so much trouble throughout her entire life. In A Mind for Numbers , Dr. Oakley lets us in on the secrets to learning effectively-secrets that even dedicated and successful students wish they'd known earlier. Contrary to popular belief, math requires creative, as well as analytical, thinking. Most people think that there's only one way to do a problem, when in actuality, there are often a number of different solutions-you just need the creativity to see them. For example, there are more than three hundred different known proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. In short, studying a problem in a laser-focused way until you reach a solution is not an effective way to learn. Rather, it involves taking the time to step away from a problem and allow the more relaxed and creative part of the brain to take over. The learning strategies in this book apply not only to math and science, but to any subject in which we struggle. We all have what it takes to excel in areas that don't seem to come naturally to us at first, and learning them does not have to be as painful as we might think., The companion book to COURSERA(R)'s wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn" Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. She flunked her way through high school math and science courses, before enlisting in the army immediately after graduation. When she saw how her lack of mathematical and technical savvy severely limited her options--both to rise in the military and to explore other careers--she returned to school with a newfound determination to re-tool her brain to master the very subjects that had given her so much trouble throughout her entire life. In A Mind for Numbers , Dr. Oakley lets us in on the secrets to learning effectively--secrets that even dedicated and successful students wish they'd known earlier. Contrary to popular belief, math requires creative, as well as analytical, thinking. Most people think that there's only one way to do a problem, when in actuality, there are often a number of different solutions--you just need the creativity to see them. For example, there are more than three hundred different known proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. In short, studying a problem in a laser-focused way until you reach a solution is not an effective way to learn. Rather, it involves taking the time to step away from a problem and allow the more relaxed and creative part of the brain to take over. The learning strategies in this book apply not only to math and science, but to any subject in which we struggle. We all have what it takes to excel in areas that don't seem to come naturally to us at first, and learning them does not have to be as painful as we might think.
LC Classification Number
QA11.2.O23 2014
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