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Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy

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  • Jan 24, 2023
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Daniel Willingham
@DTWillingham
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In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all,... Show More

In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning.

When we study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension.

Perfect for teachers and students of all ages, Outsmart Your Brain provides real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies while also explaining why traditional study processes do not work. Grounded in scientifically backed practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to improving grades and better understanding the power of our own brains.

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Number of Pages: 336

ISBN: 1982167173

ISBN-13: 9781982167172

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Angela Lee Duckworth @angeladuckw · Jan 24, 2023
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The best book I've read on how anyone can learn the tactics of the most successful students. Practical but backed by the latest science, Outsmart Your Brain is an onramp to the virtuous cycle of interest, confidence, and achievement. Bravo @DTWillingham!
Jonathan Haidt @JonathanHaidt · Feb 8, 2023
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Here's a review of an excellent new book from a cognitive psychologist on how to get smarter. Aimed at college and high school students, but good for all
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