Description
About the Author
Lara Alcock is Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University, UK. An accomplished undergraduate and graduate mathematician at Warwick, her doctorate was in mathematics education before holding various academic posts including Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education and Mathematics at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Her research focuses on the challenges students encounter as they make the transition from calculation-based to proof-based mathematics. She was awarded the 2012 MAA Seldon Prize for Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education.
Reviews
I wish I had a book like this 20 years ago. It would have helped me manage my time and learn a lot more than I did at that age! * Magdalena D Toda, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University *
Great advice for students who want to study math. Actually, good advice for all students. And, good advice for adults and professionals too. Alcock's straightforward writing style and practical tips make the tallest mountains seem climbable with small steps. * Matthew Leingang, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University *
Making the transition from school-level to university-level mathematics is hard, in terms of the complexity of the subject matter, the rigour of thought, and the need to be able to study much more independently. This excellent and wide-ranging book engages with all these issues and more, giving a very helpful insight into what is coming for beginning undergraduates in mathematics or mathematics-related disciplines. I just wish this book had been available in my day! * Geoff Tennant, Institute of Education, University of Reading, UK *
Awards
Winner of Lara Alcock: Winner of the 2021 IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal.
Book Information
ISBN 9780199661312
Author Lara Alcock
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 304g
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 143mm * 15mm