Outsmart Your Brain

In this groundbreaking, comprehensive, and accessible guide to how the brain learns, you'll discover how to study more effectively and efficiently, reduce exam stress, and, most importantly, enjoy learning. When studying, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control, such as highlighting and re-reading, but these methods only provide the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, a psychology professor and bestselling author, explains, knowledge is not the same as understanding. Ideal for teachers and students of all ages, this book presents real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies while explaining why traditional study methods don't work. Backed by scientifically proven, practical advice, this is the perfect guide to improving your grades and gaining a deeper understanding of the power of your own brain.