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“One of the first steps toward gaining expertise in math and science is to create conceptual chunks—mental leaps that unite separate bits of information through meaning. Once you chunk an idea or concept, you don’t need to remember all the little underlying details; you’ve got the main idea—the chunk—and that’s enough.”

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Book:A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science

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Barbara Oakley
Barbara Oakley

Barbara Oakley is an American professor specializing in engineering and education. She is known for her research in engineering psychology and cognitive load, particularly in the fields of learning science and self-directed learning. Oakley's work has had a wide-reaching impact in both academia and the public. more

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“As you can see from the following “top-down, bottom-up” illustration, learning takes place in two ways. There is a bottom-up chunking process where practice and repetition can help you both build and strengthen each chunk, so you can easily gain access to it when needed. And there is a top-down “big picture” process that allows you to see where what you are learning fits in. Both processes are vital in gaining mastery over the material.”

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