A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)

by Barbara Oakley

Best Apps and Programs to Keep on Task (free versions available unless otherwise noted) Timers The Pomodoro technique (varied prices and resources): http://pomodorotechnique.com/ Tasks, Planning, and Flash Cards 30/30—combines timers with a task list: http://3030.binaryhammer.com/ StudyBlue—combines flash cards and notes with text messages when it’s time to study again, along with a direct link to the material: http://www.studyblue.com/ Evernote—one of my personal favorites; very popular for noting task lists and random pieces of information (replaces the little notebook writers have long carried to keep track of their ideas): http://evernote.com/ Anki—one of the best pure flash card systems, with an excellent spaced repetition algorithm; many excellent premade decks are available for a variety of disciplines: http://ankisrs.net/ Quizlet.com—allows you to input your own flash cards; you can work with classmates to divide up the duties (free): http://quizlet.com/ Google Tasks and Calendar: http://mail.google.com/mail/help/tasks/ Limiting Your Time on Time-Wasting Websites Freedom—many people swear by this program, available for MacOS, Windows, and Android ($10): http://macfreedom.com/ StayFocusd—for Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en LeechBlock—for Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/leechblock/ MeeTimer—for Firefox; tracks and logs where you spend your time: https://addons.mozilla.o...