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Book Synopsis: 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.
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Struggling with math and science? Feel like you'll never be able to excel in these subjects? Don't worry, we have the solution for you! Introducing "A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)" - the ultimate companion book to COURSERA®'s popular online course "Learning How to Learn". With this book, you'll finally have the tools you need to conquer those intimidating math and science concepts.
Written by engineering professor Barbara Oakley, who herself overcame difficulties with math and science, this book is a game-changer. Dr. Oakley understands the struggles students face when trying to fulfill math and science requirements or embarking on a new career path. She shares her personal journey of flunking high school math and science courses, only to realize later how crucial these subjects were for her career options. This inspired her to re-tool her brain and master these subjects that seemed so daunting.
So, what's the secret to mastering math and science? Contrary to popular belief, it's not about rote memorization or sticking to one rigid solution. In "A Mind For Numbers", you'll discover the power of creative thinking in math and science. Dr. Oakley reveals that there are often multiple solutions to a problem, and it's our creativity that allows us to see them. Imagine the possibilities! Just think about the Pythagorean Theorem - there are more than three hundred different known proofs!
In this book, Dr. Oakley shares effective learning strategies that apply not only to math and science but to any subject where you struggle. You'll learn to step away from the problem, allowing your relaxed and creative brain to take over. This approach will revolutionize how you learn and help you excel in areas that don't come naturally to you.
No more dreading math and science! Grab your copy of "A Mind For Numbers" today and open the doors to a new world of learning and possibilities. Don't underestimate your potential - learning doesn't have to be a painful experience. Start your journey towards mastery by clicking here.
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