{"product_id":"how-to-study-as-a-lara-alcock-9780199661312","title":"How to Study as a Mathematics Major","description":"Every year, thousands of students declare mathematics as their major. Many are extremely intelligent and hardworking. However, even the best will encounter challenges, because upper-level mathematics involves not only independent study and learning from lectures, but also a fundamental shift from calculation to proof. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis shift is demanding but it need not be mysterious -- research has revealed many insights into the mathematical thinking required, and this book translates these into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying as a mathematics major, from tackling abstract intellectual challenges to interacting with professors and making good use of study time. Part 1 discusses the nature of upper-level mathematics, and explains how students can adapt and extend their existing skills in order to develop good understanding. Part 2 covers study skills as these relate to mathematics, and suggests practical approaches to learning effectively while enjoying undergraduate life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the first mathematics-specific study guide, this friendly, practical text is essential reading for any mathematics major.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lara Alcock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199661316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199661312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d","brand":"Lara Alcock","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990108733695,"sku":"9780199661312","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1eef31cc-9f6a-4228-8ac3-a6389f727ff6.jpg?v=1683303043","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-study-as-a-lara-alcock-9780199661312","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}