PART 1: MATHEMATICS; PART 2: STUDY SKILLS
Lara Alcock is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University. She studied mathematics to masters level at the University of Warwick, before going on to doctoral study in mathematics education at the same Institution. Prior to her present position, she spent four years as an Assistant Professor in Mathematics and the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University in the USA, and two as a Teaching Fellow in Mathematics at the University of Essex in the UK. In her current role she teaches undergraduate mathematics, works with PhD students in mathematics education, and conducts research studies on the ways in which people learn, understand and think about abstract mathematics. She has been awarded National Teaching Fellows of 2015 by The Higher Education Academy.
one of the best books that a budding mathematician could read
before going to university ... they will have a distinct advantage
over those who don't bother to read it ... it is a very good and
enjoyable read * Graham Storr, The Mathematical Gazette *
Alcock's work will definitely join my list of recommended books for
maths undergraduates during their first year. * Noel-Ann Bradshaw,
Times Higher Education *
I would recommend this book to all students who are starting their
studies of Mathematics as a major, but also those who are still in
school and thinking about their choice of university subjects. It
is a small, useful book. * Zuzana Hucki, London Mathematical
Society *
I do recommend this book - it is an excellent source of information
and advice for new and existing students about what to expect from
a typical mathematics degree, and how and why they should be
prepared. * Ken P. O'Neill AMIMA, Mathematics Today *
I suspect anyone reviewing this book will say they wished it had
been available back in their day (indeed, the two quotes on the
cover of my copy do exactly that). I, however, will go slightly
further and say that not only do I wish this book had been
available ten years ago, I also wish I would have had the sense to
read it. The time between finishing school and starting university
is short, and in all the excitement of buying your own kettle and
secretly thinking how much you'll miss your old bedroom, it's easy
to forget the main reason you're going. Reading one maths book
won't ruin your whole summer (I hope!), and How to Study for a
Mathematics Degree is a fairly short and rather enjoyable read
which could give you a head-start in university life that pays off
for years to come. * Michael Wallace, Significance *
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! * Dr
Magdalena D. Toda, Director of Undergraduate Studies Dept. of
Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University, USA *
This is an excellent book, which will be of great value to any
sixth-former intending to embark on a mathematics-related
university course, as well as to undergraduates already doing so. I
cannot imagine a better book than this one for helping students to
bridge the school-university gap. It would make an excellent gift
for anyone thinking of studying mathematics at university and it
belongs on every university reading list and in every school and
university library. * Colin Foster, July Mathematical Gazette *
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! * Dr Geoff Tennant, Senior
Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Institute of Education,
University of Reading, UK *
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 *
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