Managing the Mean Math Blues: Study Skills for Student Success, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (29 June 2009) © 2010

  • Cheryl Ooten
  • Kathy Moore
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Title overview

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.

Table of contents

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

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