https://wijnandbaretta.com/authors/oakley-barbara/Recent content in Oakley, Barbara on Wijnand Barettahttps://wijnandbaretta.com/images/og-default.pnghttps://wijnandbaretta.com/images/og-default.pngHugo -- 0.152.2enSat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/a-mind-for-numbers-how-to-excel-at-math-and-science-even-if-you-flunked-algebra/Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/a-mind-for-numbers-how-to-excel-at-math-and-science-even-if-you-flunked-algebra/<h1 id="a-mind-for-numbers-how-to-excel-at-math-and-science-even-if-you-flunked-algebra-by-barbara-oakley">A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) by Barbara Oakley</h1> <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <p>&ldquo;A Mind For Numbers&rdquo; by Barbara Oakley provides insights into effective learning strategies for excelling in math and science. The book debunks the myth that math and science skills are innate, offering practical advice on how to improve understanding and performance in these subjects. Oakley leverages findings from neuroscience and cognitive psychology to present two key modes of thinking: focused and diffused. She emphasizes the importance of toggling between these modes for problem-solving and understanding complex concepts. Additionally, the book offers techniques such as chunking, the Pomodoro technique, and tackling procrastination to optimize learning and retention.</p>https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/learning-how-to-learn-how-to-succeed-in-school-without-spending-all-your-time-studying-a-guide-for-kids-and-teens/Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/learning-how-to-learn-how-to-succeed-in-school-without-spending-all-your-time-studying-a-guide-for-kids-and-teens/<h1 id="learning-how-to-learn-how-to-succeed-in-school-without-spending-all-your-time-studying-a-guide-for-kids-and-teens">Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens</h1> <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <p>&ldquo;Learning How to Learn&rdquo; is a practical guide designed to help kids and teens optimize their learning processes. The authors, Barbara Oakley, Terrence Sejnowski, and Alistair McConville, focus on providing strategies that improve study habits and learning efficiency without overwhelming students. The book covers various concepts from cognitive science and psychology, presenting them in an accessible format aimed to empower young readers. Topics include understanding how the brain works, learning styles, procrastination, memory techniques, and more. The book emphasizes applying these strategies to make learning enjoyable and less time-consuming.</p>