Case Study
Thinking[2]
[2] Turn to page 266 to compare your thoughts with those of the author.
Lisa and Lester are discussing how some students get better grades than others even though they spend less time preparing for examinations. Lisa states: “I think it is simply a matter of concentration. Many bright students do poorly because they never learn to concentrate. Of course, there is a big difference between learning to concentrate to retain information and solving problems out in the real world.”
“Here on campus we concentrate to learn, pass tests, and earn a degree,” replies Lester. “Students who never learn to concentrate are disadvantaged in real life because they don't focus their minds on problems and create plans for the future. The purpose ...
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