A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
336
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science by Barbara Oakley provides strategies to help individuals understand and excel in math and science. It focuses on effective learning techniques, overcoming mental blocks, and improving problem-solving skills, making challenging subjects more accessible.
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Barbara Oakley's A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science offers practical techniques for improving math and science skills. Praised for its accessible writing and actionable advice, it's particularly useful for those struggling in these subjects. However, some find the anecdotes redundant, and the tips may seem basic to advanced learners. Overall, it's a valuable resource for students and educators alike.
A reader who would enjoy A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science by Barbara Oakley is someone interested in improving their mathematical and scientific skills through understanding cognitive strategies. Comparable to readers of Carol Dweck’s Mindset and Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, this audience values practical, research-based learning techniques.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2014
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