<ol>
<li>Use recall.</li>
<li>Test yourself.</li>
<li>Chunk your problems.</li>
<li>Space your repetition.</li>
<li>Alternate different problem solving techniques during your practice.</li>
<li>Take breaks.</li>
<li>Use explanatory questioning and simple analogies.</li>
<li>Focus.</li>
<li>Eat your frogs first (do de hardest tasks first).</li>
<li>Make a mental contrast.</li>
</ol>

Ten rules of good studying

<ol>
<li>Passive rereading.</li>
<li>Letting highlights overwhelm you.</li>
<li>Merely glancing at problems solutions and think you know how to solve them.</li>
<li>Waiting until the last minute to study.</li>
<li>Repeatedly solve problems of the same type that you already know how to solve.</li>
<li>Let study sessions with friends turn into chat sessions.</li>
<li>Neglecting to read the textbook before you start working problems.</li>
<li>Not checking with instructors or classmates to clear up points of confusion.</li>
<li>Thinking you can learn deeply when you are constantly distracted.</li>
<li>Not getting enough sleep.</li>
</ol>

Ten rules of bad studying

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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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.

Barbara A. Oakley is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Barbara A. Oakley has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Barbara A. Oakley's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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A Mind For Numbers

Cognitive flexibility refers to your mental ability to shift from thinking about one idea to another, as well as being able to think about several ideas all at the same time. Cognitive flexibility has two main subcategories (cognitive shifting and task switching), which depend on whether the change occurs consciously or unconsciously.

Improve your cognitive flexibility

Talk to strangers.Read out loud with your partner.Take a hitchhiker for a ride with you.Volunteer.Write letters to others.Play with children.Join networking events and meet at least 10 people.Join an acting class.Do some acts of random kindness.Hug people for no reason.Talk to people who are older than you.Interact with your pets.

Some interpersonal exercises

Close your eyes.Use both hands.Change your routines.Take new paths.Try new dishes .Learn how to play an instrument.Learn how to type using all of your fingers.Start growing a garden.Move your furniture around.

Some exercises of Movement and Sensory Stimulation

Go back to school.Learn a new language.Talk to others about their hobbies.Read a non- fiction book.Keep a journal or diary.Switch up your audiovisual habits.Sign up for an online course.Ask lots of questions.Challenge yourself when you're faced with simple decisions.Create extreme associations when you're trying to remember things.

Some mental exercises

If you've always wanted to learn about the amazing breakthroughs people are currently accomplishing after integrating neuroplasticity in their lives AND how you can apply this exciting phenomenon to your life, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of bad habits dictating your life? Have you tried endless other solutions but NOTHING seems to work for more than a few weeks? Do you finally want to say goodbye to trauma/PTSD and discover something which works for you? If so, then you've come to the right place! You see, practical applications of neuroplasticity to your life doesn't have to be difficult! Even if you know absolutely nothing about neuroplasticity! In fact, it's easier than you think. Studies on neuroplasticity conducted by Dr. Merzenich at The University of California at San Francisco have collectively demonstrated that many aspects of your brain power, intelligence, or control can be improved by intense and appropriately targeted behavioral training. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry states, "The brain, once considered to be a fixed and stable organ, is now viewed as dynamic, flexible, and adaptive. Efforts are beginning to focus on ways to harness the plastic qualities of the brain for treatment and recovery." Which means you can utilize principles of neuroplasticity to improve cognitive flexibility, eliminate depression, and so much more without experiencing any negative side effects and without spending a lot of money! Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover: A crash course on what exactly neuroplasticity is and why you need to be excited about this astounding discovery! Why the most popular brain games on the market are actually ineffective and what you should be playing instead 12 interpersonal exercises you can execute immediately in your daily life to improve your cognitive flexibility without taking up a lot of your time How to change bad habits using neuroplasticity with 5 easy steps How neuroplasticity can be used to defeat addictions, phobias, insomnia and so much more! The simple yet effective 6-step process used by Cognitive Behavioral Therapists to stimulate neuroplasticity in the brain Why positive thinking may actually be hindering your progress and what you should be doing instead A FREE gift that I have personally used for my own healing that you can now take advantage of too! ...and much, much more! Take a second now to imagine how you'll feel once you conquer whatever ails you using the principles in this book and how your family and friends will react when they see the new you! So even if you've tried every self help program on the market, you can improve your life and start living with neuroplasticity! So, if you have a burning desire to start living life to the max then claim your copy now and make the greatest investment in yourself!

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Science & Nature

If you've always wanted to learn about the amazing breakthroughs people are currently accomplishing after integrating neuroplasticity in their lives AND how you can apply this exciting phenomenon to your life, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of bad habits dictating your life?Have you tried endless other solutions but NOTHING seems to work for more than a few weeks?Do you finally want to say goodbye to trauma/PTSD and discover something which works for you?If so, then you've come to the right place You see, practical applications of neuroplasticity to your life doesn't have to be difficult Even if you know absolutely nothing about neuroplasticity In fact, it's easier than you think.Studies on neuroplasticity conducted by Dr. Merzenich at The University of California at San Francisco have collectively demonstrated that many aspects of your brain power, intelligence, or control can be improved by intense and appropriately targeted behavioral training.The Journal of Neuropsychiatry states, "The brain, once considered to be a fixed and stable organ, is now viewed as dynamic, flexible, and adaptive. Efforts are beginning to focus on ways to harness the plastic qualities of the brain for treatment and recovery."Which means you can utilize principles of neuroplasticity to improve cognitive flexibility, eliminate depression, and so much more without experiencing any negative side effects and without spending a lot of money Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover: <ul> <li>A crash course on what exactly neuroplasticity is and why you need to be excited about this astounding discovery </li> <li>Why the most popular brain games on the market are actually ineffective and what you should be playing instead</li> <li>12 interpersonal exercises you can execute immediately in your daily life to improve your cognitive flexibility without taking up a lot of your time</li> <li>How to change bad habits using neuroplasticity with 5 easy steps</li> <li>How neuroplasticity can be used to defeat addictions, phobias, insomnia and so much more </li> <li>The simple yet effective 6-step process used by Cognitive Behavioral Therapists to stimulate neuroplasticity in the brain</li> <li>Why positive thinking may actually be hindering your progress and what you should be doing instead</li> <li>A FREE gift that I have personally used for my own healing that you can now take advantage of too </li> </ul> ...and much, much more Take a second now to imagine how you'll feel once you conquer whatever ails you using the principles in this book and how your family and friends will react when they see the new you So even if you've tried every self help program on the market, you can improve your life and start living with neuroplasticity So, if you have a burning desire to start living life to the max then claim your copy now and make the greatest investment in yourself

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