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She provides practical advice on overcoming obstacles and maximising one's potential, regardless of prior struggles with numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning How to Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-authored with Terrence Sejnowski, expands upon these themes for younger audiences, offering children and adolescents the tools to understand how their unique minds function best. This engaging resource empowers young learners to take charge of their education and develop lasting, effective study habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant work, \u003cstrong\u003eUncommon Sense Teaching\u003c\/strong\u003e, applies these scientific principles directly to the educational environment. Barbara, along with her co-authors, guides educators in implementing research-based methods to improve teaching and cultivate a classroom atmosphere conducive to deep learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara Oakley's books sit at the intersection of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, making them invaluable resources for students, teachers, and lifelong learners alike who are keen to unlock their full intellectual potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-mind-for-numbers","title":"A Mind for Numbers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student struggling to fulfil a mathematics or science course, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of mathematical competency, \u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating yet essential field. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with maths. She flunked her way through secondary school maths and science courses before enlisting in the army immediately after graduation. However, she soon realised that her lack of mathematical and technical prowess severely limited her opportunities, both to rise in the military and to explore other careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to overcome these limitations, Oakley returned to school with a newfound commitment to rewire her brain and master the subjects that had previously been her nemesis. In \u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr Oakley shares the secrets to effectively learning mathematics and science—secrets that even dedicated and successful students wish they had known earlier. Contrary to popular belief, mathematics requires both creative and analytical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost people believe there is only one way to solve a problem when, in fact, there are often numerous solutions. It just takes creativity to see them. For instance, there are more than three hundred different known proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. The book highlights that focusing intensively on a problem until you reach a solution is not always the best approach to learning mathematics. Instead, taking the time to step away from a problem allows the brain's more relaxed and creative part to take over, leading to better problem-solving abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates that everyone has the potential to excel in mathematics and that learning it does not have to be as painful as many assume. Through compelling anecdotes, sound advice, and practical exercises, Dr Oakley guides readers on how to unlock their innate ability to understand and enjoy mathematics. 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Fans often wish they had discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their children master these skills as well. Now, in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first—the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. 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