In this revolutionary comprehensive and accessible guide on how the brain learns discover
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highlighting and rereading-but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan
Willingham professor of psychology and bestselling author explains familiarity is not the
same as comprehension. Perfect for teachers and students of all ages Outsmart Your Brain
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