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published
August 5th 2008
by Hudson Street Press
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Hardcover, 320 pages
isbn
1594630496
(isbn13: 9781594630491)
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From the author of the runaway bestseller Math Doesnt Suck, the next step in the math curriculum-- pre-Algebra.
Last year, actress and math genius D...more
Last year, actress and math genius D...more
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Read in November, 2008
McKellar got me to do something I thought I would never do - like math! Her lessons are the most intelligible and creative I've seen. I'm an adult trying to bulk up my puny math skills and the examples focusing on the everyday usefulness of pre-algebra (for example, using the distributive property to avoid being ripped off) were especially helpful to me.
This book can be used as a reference book, but since each chapter builds on the previous one, I recommend reading it straight throug...more
This book can be used as a reference book, but since each chapter builds on the previous one, I recommend reading it straight throug...more
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Analogies of math concepts that especially appeal to high school girls, but I got something out of them even in my thirties. Even when the analogies are a bit over-the-top.
I talked about this book on my blog: http://www.nomoremathphobia.com/195/book...
I talked about this book on my blog: http://www.nomoremathphobia.com/195/book...
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Great pre-algebra refresher for the math phobic adult! I'm learning neat little tricks I never learned the first time around. Good for the math fearful of all ages.
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11/20/08
Tricia
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My brain shuts down at the sight of a mathematical equation and I don't want my future kid to see that. Plus, it's written by Winnie Cooper!
02/12/09
Melissa
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Since I am considering becoming a JH or HS math teacher, I figured this is probably a good book for me.
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Read in December, 2008
Too little girly and way oversimplified to prepare one for more difficult mathematical concepts.
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12/01/08
Nspirebliss
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Wish this book was around when I was in Jr. High. What an empowering book for girls learning math.
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11/01/08
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La lista de todas las cosas kitsch que incluiría mi primer pedido de Amazon se está haciendo muy larga.
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Read in November, 2008
More girl-powering insights to math and how to make it submit to your will.
Okay, not really ... but it does help you see HOW math is useful and why some of the rules work the way they do.
I like that McKellar is helping math seem lots less scary. Good on her!
Okay, not really ... but it does help you see HOW math is useful and why some of the rules work the way they do.
I like that McKellar is helping math seem lots less scary. Good on her!
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recommended to Rebeca by:
My mom
recommends it for: Girls from 7th-9th grade
recommends it for: Girls from 7th-9th grade
One of my favorite actresses proves that you can be well-rounded. Pretty,smart, and athletic. With proven data proven that girls can have it all, Danica teaches math. I will use it this year for all my math needs. Perfect for grades 7-9.
08/13/08
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I am hopeless at Math and it's the only way I can get my daughter to understand it, because I sure as hell suck at teaching it!
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Of course I love this book...I teach math! Oh...and I loved the Wonder Years!
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10/20/08
Emily
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My parents are planning on buying this for me to read this year!
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Read in January, 2009
This book is full of cutesy examples that helped me remember the concepts. I would love to see books on geometry and algebra by this author.
Read in December, 2008
recommended to Kaytrina has the TRUE best of Both Worlds by:
nobody.recommends it for: girls who want to be cute and smart,not cute and dumb.
Math??????!
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