How to solve a problem : insights for critical thinking, problem-solving, and success in college /: insights for critical thinking, problem-solving, and success in college. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kelling J. Donald.
• Authors: Donald, Kelling J
• Contents: Preface and Acknowledgement Chapter 1: On Encountering a Problem What is a problem? The Right to Propose a Problem The Implicit Faculty Commitment The Responsibility of the Problem Solver The Student’s Commitment Preparing for Problems Patience, Persistence, and Problem Solving Knowing £ (The Battle) / 2 To Take on a Problem Study Strategies Assessments: Taking Tests or Exams Count your Blessing Chapter 2: The Logic of the Problem: Good Thinking and its Rewards Subject-Independent Logic (Subject-Specific Laws) Scientific Laws ‘Do’ Nothing General Logical Ideas in Science Units – The Basics Units and Meaning Logic Above Memorization Reading a Chemical Formula – Not only for Chemists Chapter 3: Solutions in words: Answering Short Answer Question Symbols and Words Short Answers in Words Chapter 4: Making Textbooks Pay Chapter 5: Solutions in Numbers: Basic Mathematical Procedures Some Mathematical Reminders Algebraic Manipulations and Useful Math Relations Trigonometric Ideas Beyond Triangles Other Interesting Relationships and Definitions Exponential Functions, e More Emphasis on Logarithms and Powers Linear (Straight-Line) Equations Quadratic Equations. Graphical Representations of Experimental Data Simultaneous equations Option 1 – the exponential form: A = Ao e-kt Option 2 – the (straight line) ln form: ln(A) = ln(Ao ) – kt An Extra Example A Word on Matrices The Identity Matrix The Inverse of a Matrix On the Shapes of Things Circles, Cylinders, and Spheres Triangles and (Triangular) Prisms Rectangles and Cuboids Layer upon Layer A fun illustration from shapes Chapter 6: Practical Solutions: Science in the Laboratory Why Experiments Matter Approaching Laboratory Activities Insist on high standards of logic and reasoning Be willing to think independently and to take on new challenges An Appreciation of Errors: Another suggestion to keep in mind The Unknown Possibilities Ethical Engagement Chapter 7: Spreading the Word Preparing Papers Writing Abstracts Preparing Posters Preparing Talks Chapter 8: Persisting Against Problems Mindset and Anxiety about Belonging Thoughts on Managing the Demands On to the Next Problem Appendix I: Additional Notes on Matrices and Matrix Algebra The Identity Matrix The Inverse of a Matrix Appendix II : Thinking about Vectors: Basic Notes Adding and Subtracting Vectors Vectors in the Sciences – a qualitative example Vector Ideas in Introductory Chemistry Appendix III: Safe Problem Solving
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (126 pages), illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 370.152; Critical thinking -- Study and teaching (Higher); Problem solving -- Study and teaching (Higher); Science -- Study and teaching (Higher); Study skills; College student orientation
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000860122; 9781000860078
• Related ISBNs: 9781032203683; 9781032203614
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