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Key insights from Barbara Oakley's
A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science Even If You Flunked Algebra
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Start ReadingDiscover proven strategies to excel in math and science courses from a professor who once flunked her way through them.
If you think math and science are a piece of cake, this book might not be for you. "A Mind for Numbers" is for the rest of the population — those of you who want to be proficient at math and science so you can enhance your career options or use STEM skills in your daily life. This Snapshot will give you a new determination to tackle subjects that held you back in the past, along with the confidence to keep learning.
Read this Snapshot if you:
- A student struggling in a math or science class
- An adult making a career change that requires new STEM skills
- A lifelong learner interested in mastering subjects that have always given you trouble
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Start ReadingBook Information
Key insights from Barbara Oakley's
A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science Even If You Flunked Algebra
Discover proven strategies to excel in math and science courses from a professor who once flunked her way through them.
If you think math and science are a piece of cake, this book might not be for you. "A Mind for Numbers" is for the rest of the population — those of you who want to be proficient at math and science so you can enhance your career options or use STEM skills in your daily life. This Snapshot will give you a new determination to tackle subjects that held you back in the past, along with the confidence to keep learning.
Read this Snapshot if you:
- A student struggling in a math or science class
- An adult making a career change that requires new STEM skills
- A lifelong learner interested in mastering subjects that have always given you trouble
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Introduction (Open the Door)
You could think of A Mind for Numbers as an instruction manual for your brain. It will improve your existing skills and provide new techniques for learning, especially when it comes to math and science.
Barbara Oakley’s approach is different. She offers many simple, practical tools for training your mind to become more adept when approaching problems. One of the most surprising things you’ll learn is that your mind can continue working on problems even when you’re not aware of it — like when you’re sleeping or involved in other activities. When the analytical...