Grade 7 (Upper) (Mathematics) (People's Education Press New Curriculum Standard) - Synchronous Textbook Guidance - Mind Revolution

Author: Wang Maimei
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: What factors affect 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. But let’s ask, 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 perceive the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence and subtleties, truly immerse themselves in it, and grasp its true meaning without falling into superficial understanding or filling one’s mind with both useful and useless information. To unlock the potential of thought and awaken learning intuition, we need to 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 pondering this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods lack an understanding of thinking, do not recognize its role, and don’t even 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 teachers, they have designed teaching methods, pioneered teaching arts, and led by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions 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, combining their lifelong experience to create this book—The Thinking Revolution. The Thinking Revolution consists of three series: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (with English subjects in English-Chinese and detailed explanations), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Mid (High) School Comprehensive Review. The purpose of Synchronous Textbook Guidance 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, and each unit is categorized based on content into: Target Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Typical Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear objectives 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 aim to create a scenario where your learning process becomes one of walking alongside master teachers. Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Guidance, meeting the needs of students for post-class exercises and self-assessment during mid-term and final exams. The comments here include not only principles 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, you can further broaden your horizons. The Comprehensive Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into Mid Exam Review (Round 1 and Round 2) and High Exam Review (Round 1 and Round 2). The review focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the Mid (High) School 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 of exam content, strategies, and psychology. People might ask, don’t the three series and their components align perfectly with our basic learning process? 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 act, arising from human curiosity and 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, and wear—was obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots and restore learning to its true nature. This is the "thinking revolution"!