A Mind for Numbers  (English, Paperback, Oakley Barbara)

A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., explains how to excel in math and science, even if you flunked algebra. It offers the tools you require to get a better grasp of the intimidating but inescapable fields.

Summary of the Book

In this title, Dr. Oakley explains how to effectively learn math and science. Contrary to common belief, math requires creative and analytical thinking. While many people think that there is only one way to solve a problem, there are, in actuality, many different solutions. For example, there are more than 300 different known proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Studying a problem in a laser-focused way until you arrive at a solution is not the best way to learn math. It sometimes needs stepping away from a problem and allow the creative part of the brain to take over. This book asserts that we all have what it takes to excel in math, and learning it is not really as difficult as many might think it is.

About Barbara Oakley

Dr. Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at the Oakland University. She has authored this title for those who wish to learn more about the ideas presented in the MOOC, which is also available on Coursera. Some of her published works are Practicing Sustainability, Pathological Altruism, and Cold-Blooded Kindness among other titles.