Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
by Danica McKellar
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Author: Danica McKellarBrand: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-01
ISBN: 0452289491
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Plume
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- ISBN13: 9780452289499
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
Book Review: LOVE this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I need to open with the fact that I'm 38 years old. Yes 38. I have to also say this book rocks and totally saved my bacon and is helping me fulfill my dream.
I know, maybe a bit dramatic , but it is the truth. I decided it would be a great time to go back to school and fulfill my dream of becoming a full-fledged RN. To get into a local programs, one of the requirements was to take the HESI A2 entrance exam. When I heard I would have to pass the math portion with a 75% or better, I started to sweat and almost decided to forget the whole thing right then and there. I was set up to take the test the following evening. That gave me 23 hours to try and figure out what to do.
I ran to my local Borders and after looking in the reference section I found the two books (Math Doesn't Suck and Kiss My Math). I bought both and studied(especially Math Doesn't Suck because when I see fractions, I break out in hives) until 1:00 am. I actually had fun. This is the part where you hear a record scratch and total silence. I have NEVER used the words "math" and "fun" in the same sentence...ever...seriously. "Math" and "self-injury" or "math" and "homicide" absolutely. "Math" and "fun" was so not ever used together!
Well, the following evening I took the test. When the first few questions popped up, I was on a roll! I couldn't believe how easy it was. I remembered all the methods (such as the "birthday cake" - one of my faves) and sailed through fractions, decimals, ratios, algebraic equations all without problem. Well, at the end of the 60 minutes of allotted time (I finished in 50), many people around me picked up their things and walked out of the room, dejected, obviously failing the test. I, on the other hand passed. Wait, not only did I pass, I passed with an 88%!! I felt like I had just climbed Mt. Everest. I am woman who can do math, hear me roar!
I have raved about this book to everyone I know. My son is currently taking a math class at the local University and using it as a reference. I also let a co-worker borrow it and she's enjoying reading it and getting a refresher course on her math skills.
These books are FABULOUS! You won't be sorry you purchased these.
By the way, I received my acceptance letter in the mail on Saturday! If all goes well with Financial Aid, I start the program on August 31st!
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Summary of Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
From a well-known actress and math genius?a groundbreaking guide to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and educatorsAs the math education crisis in this country continues to make headlines, research continues to prove that it is in middle school when math scores begin to drop?especially for girls?in large part due to the relentless social conditioning that tells girls they ?can?t do? math, and that math is ?uncool.? Young girls today need strong female role models to embrace the idea that it?s okay to be smart?in fact, it?s sexy to be smart!
It?s Danica McKellar?s mission to be this role model, and demonstrate on a large scale that math doesn?t suck. In this fun and accessible guide, McKellar?dubbed a ?math superstar? by The New York Times?gives girls and their parents the tools they need to master the math concepts that confuse middle-schoolers most, including fractions, percentages, pre-algebra, and more. The book features hip, real-world examples, step-by-step instruction, and engaging stories of Danica?s own childhood struggles in math (and stardom). In addition, borrowing from the style of today?s teen magazines, it even includes a Math Horoscope section, Math Personality Quizzes, and Real-Life Testimonials?ultimately revealing why math is easier and cooler than readers think.
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