Barbara Oakley Books
Barbara Oakley is an engineering professor at Oakland University and a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. She’s written extensively about learning strategies, and her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
A Mind for Numbers
What's A Mind for Numbers about?
A Mind for Numbers offers insight into the way our brains take in and process information. It outlines strategies that can help you learn more effectively, especially when it comes to math and science. Even if mathematical or scientific concepts don’t come naturally to you, you can master them with the right kind of dedication and perseverance – and this book will teach you how.
Who should read A Mind for Numbers?
- Anyone interested in math
- Anyone interested in science
- Anyone who wants to get better at studying and retaining information
Learn Like a Pro
What's Learn Like a Pro about?
Learn Like a Pro: Science-based Tools to Become Better at Anything (2021) looks at the most powerful strategies for staying focused and learning effectively. Both coauthors draw on their past struggles with learning, and use insights from experts and research to find out what works and what doesn’t.
Who should read Learn Like a Pro?
- Students looking to supercharge their learning
- Anyone who has struggled to learn something new
- Education gurus