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How to Study as a Mathematics Major
Lara Alcock
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Description for How to Study as a Mathematics Major
Paperback. This no-nonsense book translates mathematics education research-based insights into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying for a mathematics major, from the most abstract intellectual challenges to the everyday business of interacting with lecturers and making good use of study time. Num Pages: 288 pages, 35 b/w line drawings. BIC Classification: JNZ; PB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 300.
Every year, thousands of students in the USA declare mathematics as their major. Many are extremely intelligent and hardworking. However, even the best will encounter challenges, because upper-level mathematics involves not only independent study and learning from lectures, but also a fundamental shift from calculation to proof. This shift is demanding but it need not be mysterious -- research has revealed many insights into the mathematical thinking required, and this book translates these into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying as a mathematics major, from tackling abstract intellectual challenges to interacting with ... Read more
Every year, thousands of students in the USA declare mathematics as their major. Many are extremely intelligent and hardworking. However, even the best will encounter challenges, because upper-level mathematics involves not only independent study and learning from lectures, but also a fundamental shift from calculation to proof. This shift is demanding but it need not be mysterious -- research has revealed many insights into the mathematical thinking required, and this book translates these into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying as a mathematics major, from tackling abstract intellectual challenges to interacting with ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199661312
SKU
V9780199661312
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-23
About Lara Alcock
Lara Alcock is Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University, UK. An accomplished undergraduate and graduate mathematician at Warwick, her doctorate was in mathematics education before holding various academic posts including Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education and Mathematics at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Her research focuses on the challenges students encounter as they make the transition from ... Read more
Reviews for How to Study as a Mathematics Major
I wish I had a book like this 20 years ago. It would have helped me manage my time and learn a lot more than I did at that age!
Magdalena D Toda, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University
Great advice for students who want to study math. Actually, good advice for all students. And, good ... Read more
Magdalena D Toda, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University
Great advice for students who want to study math. Actually, good advice for all students. And, good ... Read more