Universität Wien

250150 KO Mastering Math & Mind: Strategies for Learning and Staying on Track (2024W)

0.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 25 - Mathematik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 12.12. 18:30-20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 03.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 10.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 17.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 24.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 31.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 07.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 14.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 21.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 28.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 05.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 09.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 16.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 23.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 30.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Studying mathematics at university is very challenging, specially since it is very different from high-school and students do not know how to study.
This course is a mixture of learning strategies, experiences from previous students, tips to tackle anxiety, and it even contains some references to personal growth.
It is mostly aimed at STEOP students (from both the scientific and Lehramt branches), but it can benefit students of any year.

The course is completely asynchronous: the materials (videos and text) can be explored at any time. Though there will be some follow-up material as the semester progresses depending on feedback (if you want to receive notifications, join the course on Moodle). There will be some in-person sessions to answer questions and maybe do a mock exam.

Content
1. Mathematics at University: everything is different (video and reading of a personal experience).
2. Basic management
2.1 Time and energy: basic management - video
2.2 Intelligence (and how to increase it or decrease it).
2.3 Mathematical etiquette
3. How to learn maths
3.1 Theory class: how-to
3.2 Reading maths
3.3 Solving exercises
3.4 Writing maths
4. Stress in oral presentations - video
5. Falling behind: the moment of panic
6. Joy: the only success

Assessment and permitted materials

No assessment, you are absolutely free to explore the part of the course that may interest you.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Main reference: Alcock, Lara. "How to study for a mathematics degree". OUP Oxford, 2012.

Books on personal growth:
- "The 7 habits of highly effective people", by Stephen R. Covey . This is the number one recommendation
- "Search Inside Yourself" by Chade-Meng Tan. - A gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation (with scientific background)
- "Radical Acceptance", by Tara Brach.
- "Loving what is" by Katie Byron Audiobook (there is also a book, but I recommend the audiobook).

Association in the course directory

EMA

Last modified: Fr 23.08.2024 11:06