Book Description
The Sciences Good Study Guide is indispensable for students of mathematics, science, technology and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, it aims to make studying more enjoyable and rewarding. It's an invaluable source of 'hints and tips', helping you to learn more effectively and develop study strategies that really work. The book is designed to meet the needs of a range of learners - not just those involved in distance education. It will appeal to beginning and experienced students alike, including those: starting to study at college or university; taking access/study skills courses; looking afresh at how they study. Like no other book, The Sciences Good Study Guide offers you: opportunities to practice key study skills; a Maths Help section; guidance on how to approach practical work; advice on how to manage your precious study time; hints on how a computer can help you study. The book starts from real-life situations and encourages you to build on familiar skills. The Sciences Good Study Guide is based on feedback from students of The Open University and the university's extensive experience of teaching science, technology, mathematics and computing. This is a set book for The Open University Science Foundation Course S103 Discovering Science and the second level course S280 Science Matters. Synopsis
Written for maths, science and technology students approaching further education or undergraduate courses.