Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy

In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the  brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively,  shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning.
When we  study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as  highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of  mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling  author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension.

Perfect  for teachers and students of all ages, Outsmart Your Brain provides  real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain  for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies  while also explaining why traditional study processes do not work.  Grounded in scientifically backed practical advice, this is the ultimate  guide to improving grades and better understanding the power of our own  brains.