Chinese Language Grade 9 (Second Semester) (Sujiao Edition) - Synchronous Test and Evaluation - Mind Revolution

Author: Hu Mingdao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: What are the factors affecting learning performance? There may be many, but the core is thinking. Perhaps people don’t think this way. They often say: "Interest is the best teacher." That’s true. Let’s ask further: How does interest arise? Short-term interest can come from encouragement and utilitarian needs, while long-term interest comes from the subject itself, from its inherent charm. So, why can the charm of a subject attract some people but not others? This is where thinking comes into play. Only with good thinking qualities can one appreciate the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence, understand its subtleties, truly immerse themselves in it, grasp its truth, and avoid confusion, filling one’s mind with both useful and useless information. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the wisdom of learning, we need to undergo a "Thinking Revolution" to improve our learning. For years, we have witnessed many students who study diligently, burning the midnight oil, yet fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for their hard work? People have been asking and reflecting on this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack sufficient understanding of thinking, do not recognize its role, and do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Represented by experts and scholars such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, though they specialize in different fields, they share a common belief: to bring thinking back to the center of learning activities and integrate it into every aspect of the learning process, thereby truly improving students’ learning efficiency. As renowned educators, they have designed teaching methods, pioneered teaching arts, and led by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking Universities, helping millions of students surpass themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together many distinguished teachers, state-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, and tutors for top-scoring students, enriching their experience to create this book—The Thinking Revolution. The Thinking Revolution consists of three series: Synchronous Textbook Assistance (with English subjects in English-Chinese and detailed explanations), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Mid (Senior) High School Comprehensive Review. The purpose of Synchronous Textbook Assistance is to help students effectively acquire basic knowledge, skills, and methods from relevant courses, resolving doubts and confusion in their learning. This series is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, and each unit is categorized based on content into: Target Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Detailed Solutions to Typical Examples, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; learning materials that align with the learning process; explanations of key knowledge points with emphasis on learning method guidance; and a focus not only on what to teach but also on what to assess. In this series, we strive to create a scenario where your learning process becomes a journey alongside the masters. Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Assistance, meeting the needs of students for after-class exercises and self-assessment during mid-term and final exams. The comments in this series include not only principles and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only enhance your overall understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, your perspective can be further broadened. The Comprehensive Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into the first round and the second round for Mid (Senior) High School and College Entrance Exams. This series focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging active exploration. Especially while helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes the infusion of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development in exam content, strategy, and psychology. People might naturally ask, don’t the three series and their components align perfectly with the basic process of our learning? Yes, this is the principle we adhere to, reflecting the fundamental direction of curriculum reform. If not, how could it be called a "Thinking Revolution"? The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural process, stemming from human curiosity and a part of human nature, yet it has been distorted by external pressures, unrealistic short-term actions, and piles of exam preparation materials, obscuring the basic facts. Just as Marx’s simple yet profound, ordinary yet great discovery—that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear—is obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots, restore learning to its true nature. This is the "Thinking Revolution"!