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“Read it over, then look away and see what you can recall—working toward understanding what you are recalling at the same time. Then glance back, reread the concept, and try it again.”

Quote by Barbara Oakley

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 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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