Grade 7 (Upper) (English) (FLTRP Edition) - Synchronous Test and Evaluation - Revolution of Thinking

Author: Xu Qifu
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
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. 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 the role of thinking. Only with good thinking qualities can one appreciate the beauty and power of a subject, penetrate its essence and subtle meanings, truly immerse oneself in it, and grasp its truth without misunderstanding, allowing useful and useless things to fill one's mind. 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, 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 do not know how to influence it, causing thinking to drift outside of learning activities. Experts and scholars, such as Tian Hualan, Shen Wenda, Hu Mingdao, Cai Mingsheng, and Xu Qifu, though working in different fields, 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 University, helping millions of students surpass themselves. With their substantial teaching achievements and significant academic influence, they have gathered together many distinguished teachers, national-level subsidy experts, winners of national high-quality lesson competitions, and teachers who have coached top-scoring students and medalists. Combined with their lifelong experience, they have created this book series—The Thinking Revolution. The Thinking Revolution consists of three series: Synchronous Textbook Guidance (English subject includes English-Chinese comparison and explanation), Synchronous Testing and Evaluation, and Full Review for Middle School and High School Exams. 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: Goal Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Typical Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; learning materials are provided in alignment with the learning process; key knowledge points are explained with learning method guidance; and the focus is not only on teaching content but also on exam requirements. In this series, an effort is made to create a scenario where your learning process becomes a journey alongside renowned educators. Synchronous Testing and Evaluation is a natural extension of Synchronous Textbook Guidance, 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 help you deepen your 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 Full Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into the first round and the second round for middle school and high school exams. This series focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of the exams, giving you a clear understanding and encouraging active exploration. Especially when helping you master exam content, it also emphasizes the integration of exam experience, achieving a well-rounded development in exam content, strategy, 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 basic 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 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: the basic fact that people must first eat, drink, live, and wear is obscured by complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots and restore learning to its original form. This is the "thinking revolution"!