Managing the Mean Math Blues
Study Skills for Student Success
2nd Edition
Published on 24. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-13-229515-4 (ISBN)
Description
Is it possible for math-phobic students to learn math? Yes! Not only can they learn math, they can excel by learning the truly unique techniques in Managing the Mean Math Blues. Written by an experienced math teacher and psychotherapist, this book helps students overcome their negative perceptions about math using positive psychology, brain-based learning, and study skills techniques. Students turn failure into success as they practice these new skills on basic math content. With clear psychological models for concentration and focus (called flow) into math, students learn how to match their skills with math challenges, set short-term goals and seek feedback in order to learn math successfully.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 10 mm
Width: 10 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-229515-4 (9780132295154)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Cheryl Ooten | Emily Meek
Managing the Mean Math Blues
Book
12/2003
Pearson
€16.08
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Persons
Cheryl Ooten, Mathematics Professor Emeritus, Santa Ana College, has taught all levels of mathematics from basic math through calculus counseling math anxious students for over 30 years. A licensed psychotherapist, Cheryl is currently a Ph.D. student at Claremont Graduate University pursuing her continuing interest in student success and math education.
Kathy Moore,
Mathematics Professor, Santiago Canyon College, enjoys sharing her love of mathematics with the math anxious student. Outside of teaching people mathematics, she trains and shows her five dogs in obedience competitions around the country. Kathy lives in Norco, California with her husband and the canine pack.
Kathy Moore,
Mathematics Professor, Santiago Canyon College, enjoys sharing her love of mathematics with the math anxious student. Outside of teaching people mathematics, she trains and shows her five dogs in obedience competitions around the country. Kathy lives in Norco, California with her husband and the canine pack.
Content
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1-Begin with Facts
Student Success Stories
Student Success Story: Alex Solano
Chapter 2-Flow with Math
Student Success Story: Isabella Vescey
Chapter 3-Learn How You Learn
Student Success Story: Enrique De Leon
Chapter 4-Time Yourself Successfully
Student Success Story: Sarah Kershaw
Chapter 5-Bridge Gaps with Study Skills
Student Success Story: The Tortoise and the Hares
Chapter 6-Use All Your Resources
Student Success Story: Jazmin Hurtado
Chapter 7-Take Charge of Testing
Student Success Story: Carlos Ordiano
Chapter 8-Make Strong Math Memories
Student Success Story: Joel Sheldon
Chapter 9-Solve Problems Systematically
Advice for Struggling Math Students
Chapter 10-Manage Math Anxiety
Poem by Victoria Stephenson
Chapter 11-Neutralize Negative Math Thoughts & Behaviors
Chapter 12-(Optional) Consider Algebra
Appendix
Problem Solving Index
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1-Begin with Facts
Student Success Stories
Student Success Story: Alex Solano
Chapter 2-Flow with Math
Student Success Story: Isabella Vescey
Chapter 3-Learn How You Learn
Student Success Story: Enrique De Leon
Chapter 4-Time Yourself Successfully
Student Success Story: Sarah Kershaw
Chapter 5-Bridge Gaps with Study Skills
Student Success Story: The Tortoise and the Hares
Chapter 6-Use All Your Resources
Student Success Story: Jazmin Hurtado
Chapter 7-Take Charge of Testing
Student Success Story: Carlos Ordiano
Chapter 8-Make Strong Math Memories
Student Success Story: Joel Sheldon
Chapter 9-Solve Problems Systematically
Advice for Struggling Math Students
Chapter 10-Manage Math Anxiety
Poem by Victoria Stephenson
Chapter 11-Neutralize Negative Math Thoughts & Behaviors
Chapter 12-(Optional) Consider Algebra
Appendix
Problem Solving Index
Index