These notes are intended to offer a few basic points about studying, particularly for mathematical, statistical, and other quantitative subjects. Much of the advice given is common sense, and will be ...

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The Mathematics Study Adviser for the Department’s undergraduate students is Laurence O'Toole. As a Study Adviser, he can help with issues surrounding transition to university, getting to grips with ...

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Gender gaps in math achievement and teacher expectations that boys are stronger at math than girls start to form by kindergarten, according to a study released Thursday by the American Educational ...