Books Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying A Guide for Kids and Teens by Barbara Oakley PhD (Author), Terrence Sejnowski PhD (Author), Alistair McConville (Author)

"Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens" by Barbara Oakley PhD, Terrence Sejnowski PhD, and Alistair McConville is a practical and accessible guide designed to help young learners understand how their brains work and how to learn more efficiently.

The book explains key neuroscience concepts such as the difference between focused and diffuse modes of thinking—focused mode involves intense concentration on a task, while diffuse mode is a relaxed state conducive to creative problem solving. It stresses the importance of switching between these modes for optimal learning.

It highlights strategies like active recall, minimizing over-highlighting, practicing interleaving (mixing different topics or problems), and the use of metaphors for deeper understanding. The authors emphasize the importance of developing good study habits, managing procrastination, and using techniques like chunking (breaking information into manageable pieces) to strengthen memory.