Grade 9 (Upper) (Math) (PEP New Curriculum Standard) - Synchronous Test and Evaluation - Mind Revolution

Author: Tian Hualan
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: What are the factors affecting learning performance? There are 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 the role of thinking. Only with good thinking qualities can one perceive the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence and subtle meanings, truly immerse oneself in it, and grasp its true essence without falling into superficial understanding, allowing both useful and useless things to clutter the mind. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken the wisdom of learning, we must undergo a "thinking revolution" to improve our learning. For years, we have witnessed many students who study diligently, burn the midnight oil, yet fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for hard work? People have been asking and contemplating this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack an 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 master educators, they have designed teaching methods, pioneered teaching arts, and led by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions of students surpass themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together numerous distinguished teachers, state-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, and tutors for top-scoring students, supplemented by their lifelong experience, to create this book——《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 Comprehensive Review for Middle School (and High School) Exams.
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 learning. This series is divided into basic units, synchronized with the curriculum, with each unit consisting of five sections: Unit Overview, Independent Learning, Interactive Platform, Middle School (and High School) Exam Links, and Learning Ability Test. Here, there are clear objectives with achievement tests; learning materials are provided that align with the learning process; key knowledge points are explained with an emphasis on learning method guidance; and the focus is not only on teaching content but also on what will be tested. In this series, an effort is made to create a scenario where your learning process becomes one of walking alongside master educators.
Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Assistance, meeting the needs of students for after-class exercises and self-assessment for mid-term and final exams. The comments included not only patterns and methods but also techniques and experiences; they not only help you deepen your overall understanding of knowledge but also remind you of the details that determine success or failure. By reading these comments, our perspectives can be further broadened.
The Comprehensive Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into Middle School Exam Review (Round 1 and Round 2) and High School Exam Review (Round 1 and Round 2). The review focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of Middle School (and High School exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging active exploration. Especially when helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes the infusion of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development in exam content, strategies, and psychology.
Perhaps people might ask, don't the three series and their respective sections perfectly align with our basic learning process? Yes, this is precisely 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, arising from human curiosity and part of our innate 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: the basic fact 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 original form. This is the "Thinking Revolution"!