Gaokao History - First Round - Full Course Review - Mind Revolution Revolution (2007 National Gaokao General)

Author: Zhang Wangmu
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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. Maybe people don't think so, as 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 the charm of the subject. 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 the subject, penetrate its essence and profound meanings, truly immerse themselves in it, and grasp its truth without misunderstanding, allowing useful and useless things to fill the brain together. 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 hard, burn the midnight oil, but fail to achieve ideal results. Why is there no reward for hard work? People have been asking and reflecting on this question. Now, we have finally found the correct answer: some teaching methods do not fully recognize the role of thinking, do not understand its impact, and even 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 teachers, they have designed teaching methods, researched teaching arts, and led by example, guiding countless students into Tsinghua and Peking University, helping millions of students to 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, supplemented by their lifelong experience, to create this book——《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 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 includes Target Highlights, Pre-Class Preparation, Classic Example Solutions, and Learning Ability Tests. Here, there are clear goals with achievement tests; learning materials are provided that align with the learning process; key knowledge points are explained with emphasis on learning method guidance; and the focus is 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 a journey alongside master teachers.
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, you can further broaden your horizons.
The Comprehensive Review series is designed for the needs of entrance exams, divided into three rounds: Mid-Term Review, High-Term Review, and Second Round Review. This series focuses on showcasing the goals, trends, and directions of mid (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 of exam content, strategies, and psychology.
Perhaps people might ask, don't the three series and their respective components 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 the Thinking Revolution?
The issue lies here: learning is originally a natural process, stemming 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, and wear is hidden behind complex ideologies. Therefore, we must return to our roots and restore learning to its original form. This is the Thinking Revolution!