How to Study as a Mathematics Major by Lara Alcock (PDF)

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Every year, thousands of students in the USA 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.This 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 theirexisting 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.As the first mathematics-specific study guide, this friendly, practical text is essential reading for any mathematics major.

User’s Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Excellent book on studying and mathematical thinking. Highly recommended for STEM majors and anyone interested in mathematics.This book would have made a major improvement to my mathematics, physics and engineering courses.

⭐I liked it very much! She focuses on the root of the difficulties to major in mathematics. This book is really suitable for students who can see or at least be warned about the notably difference between high school and university; so he or she can find tips and good advices to help them to overcome misconceptions and erratic procedures learned during former studies. For teachers it is also suitable because they can feel somehow what skills students still might need, and comprehend why they show failures on test or troubles acquiring abstract concepts; this way teachers can adapt or improve their plans whether they can in order to give their students a good initiation.

⭐Decent book. I found the advice too general to be of much use. It is perhaps MOST useful to a freshman entering college who wants to get an idea of what to expect, but this book does not actually contain many study strategies for mathematics beyond the most general advice.If you’re looking for a list of things to do to get A’s and impress your professors, pass this book. If you just want a decent primer of what to expect and what will be expected of you, along with some encouragement, then do get it.

⭐This is a great book for someone just starting their university studies. The way the book is written gives you the feeling that a good friend is giving you some valuable advice. Highly recommended.

⭐Required for class and mostly common sense, but I’m a bit of a nerd so I enjoyed it and could see the motivational value.

⭐I found the book not only informative, but insightful. The author obviously knows her stuff! For me, Mathematics was my minor as an undergrad. But the information is still just as relevant. The book differentiates between a students way of thinking for “lower level” mathematics, and “higher level” abstract and analysis courses. It makes perfect sense! (At least it did to me.) Included are many tips and techniques that I personally think should be taught as a standard “gateway” course for any higher level math classes.I highly recommend this for anyone either taking, or considering to take, a 300 level or above college math course!

⭐The author succeeds to give advice to newly incoming math majors or even those who are in process of completing the major. It is recommended to anyone who has some kind of interest in how studying math would look like in an undergraduate level.

⭐A great overview of what your math major entails, from changing the way you think about math to making the most of your time in college.

⭐100% buy this book if you are a prospective math major, or new math major. This book helped me a lot

⭐A thought provoking book for those going to study maths at university

⭐It’s a very good idea to read this book before study math !

⭐This book is a very good complement to “How to Think About Analysis” by the same author. Highly recommended.

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