Introduction

• 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.

Check out these amazing Outsmart Your Brain Podcast episodes from some of our awesome Brickie educators and student leaders, inspired by the book by Dr. Willingham! Click the links below to listen to the episode!

OUTSMART YOUR BRAIN: WHY LEARNING IS HARD AND HOW YOU CAN MAKE IT EASY

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1. How to Understand a Lecture ー Miss Alexander

2. How to Take Lecture Notes ー Mrs. Franco

3. How to Learn from Labs, Activities, & Demonstrations ーMrs. Parrish

4. How to Reorganize your Notes ーMrs. Torres

5. How to Read Difficult Books ー Miss Bartsch

6. How to Study for Exams ーBrett Herrin, HHS Senior  

7. How to Judge When You’re Ready for an Exam ーBrett Herrin, HHS Senior

8. How to Take Tests ーDominique Zepeda, HHS Senior  

9. How to Learn from Past Exams ーDominique Zepeda, HHS Senior  

10. How to Plan your Work ーMackenzie Eberle, HHS Senior  

11. How to Defeat Procrastination ーConner Niemann, HHS Senior  

12. How to Stay Focused ーAngelina Zepeda, HHS Senior  

13. How to Gain Self-Confidence as a Learner ーMadelyn Burton, HHS Senior  

14. How to Cope with Anxiety ーElla Freimuth, HHS Senior