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Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-10 Summary: For the first time my 12 year old daughter smiled after a math session ... I understand some of the negative reviews, but my only concern is that for the first time in her life my 12 year old smiled after doing a math lesson. She has struggled with math from the very start of pre-school, just as I did. She excels in every other subject, even being placed in honors ap english. She's had tutoring in math and yet she still struggles with understanding the concepts beyond basic addition, subtraction and multiplication. It's as if her brain shuts down at the very mention of math or numbers. I ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-15 Summary: Excellent! ... I absolutely love this book. It has been an amazing tool to use when I am tutoring my middle school students in math. Danica McKellar did a superb job in this book. It surprised me to see some of my own tactics in the book. I can honestly say that I read this book in a matter of a couple of days and am reading it again and taking notes down. By the way, I bought this book because a student had recommended it to me. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-16 Summary: Excellent Math Tutor ... . . Danica McKellar is for me, one of the true heroines in the modern world. She obtained her degree in mathematics, and for that I respect her. She is a tireless advocate who encourages girls to excel in mathematics, and there is no reason why they should not. This book is an excellent guide for students who get discouraged by incompetent math instruction or boring and badly authored math textbooks. (I've seen my share of those.) Without question, this is a five star book. / ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-15 Summary: Tested out of 2 Math College classes with this book ... I am a 38-year old mother of 5 who recently decided to go back to school. I took my placement test and tested into the lowest class available which was Basic Math. I was told that I could retake the test so I went to the library and checked out a bunch of math books to study and get prepared. I found Danica's book "Math Doesn't Suck" I read it first and read the entire book in one night. I loved it and everything began to make sense. I studied it for 2 weeks then went back and took my test again and tested into Intro ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-13 Summary: Wish I could buy one for every junior high student ... Danica McKellar didn't just play a smart girl on The Wonder Years; she is one. A certified math genius with her own theorem and everything. In Math Doesn't Suck, she shares that knowledge and her own early struggles with math. She emphasizes that being math-smart isn't dorky; it's cool. She then proves it by teaching troublesome topics (such as decimals) in a breezy style, as if she's writing a teen magazine instead of a math book. I gave this to one of my tutoring students, and the girl actually enjoyed doing her ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | From a well-known actress and math genius—a groundbreaking guide to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and educators As 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...more
The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780874477726; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-23 Summary: A must get book ... Since this is the only book that has real SAT subject tests, you must get this book if you want to take the SAT subject tests. The other book simply do not have questions like the real thing. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-03-25 Summary: Excellent ... I think the study guide will be very beneficial to me. I believe I chose the right book... ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-13 Summary: Great Book! ... Was exactly what I hoped it to be, Full of questions for practice, Albeit a bit short compared to the other SAT books(only 200 pages) I think that is still a fair bit of amount. for its price it was a great buy. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The best way to practice for the SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Every year more than 230,000 high school students take a SAT Subject Test in Mathematics. The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide is the only source of official questions and answer explanations for these exams, and it is the only guide developed by the test maker. In addition to two fulllength, previously administered practice tests for each exam level, this book also contains complete...more
Math Curse
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780670861941; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-03 Summary: Math Curse ... When we are young we think that math is a big problem we must face. As we grow older we see that math is every where. It is great for math majors for it helps them see how their students will see the world once they understand math. Comical, realistic and very visual. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-08-27 Summary: Hilarious ... This book is hilarious and both my 4 and 6 year old boys ask for this book nightly. Even my 9 year old girl loves it. It caters to all ages really. I find myself laughing hysterically. A wonderful discussion of math mixed with humor. Usually we get our books from the library, but when we find a gem, we get it for the home library. This is one of those books. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-03-22 Summary: Oh my! ... A fun book my middle school students pull off the shelf! They enjoy the illustrations and the problems. ...more
[4] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-07-02 Summary: Anxious humor ... Readers will have little problem finding the anxious humor in this story at it explores the days events through math problems. The intensity of this tale builds with the use of dynamic illustrations that draw you ever deeper into the curse. An absolute word feast that may have some readers checking their dictionary. A calculated treat. ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-03 Summary: Even Big Kids Love It ... This book was read to us at a training for math teachers...I had to have it for my Junior High students...they loved it! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | "As close to genius as one gets in a picture book."-- USA Today * An ABBY Honor Book * ALA Notable Book * ALA Best Books for Young Adults * The Horn Book Fanfare * Texas Bluebonnet Award * Publishers Weekly Best Books of 1995 * School Library Journal Best Books of 1995 * Booklist : Editors' Choice Award...more
[2] ... Review | Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes till the bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants -- can you make 1 good outfit? Don't worry -- it's just the Math Curse striking! An amusing book about dealing with numbers in everyday life....more
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra For Dummies Education Bundle
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-24 Summary: I'm starting to like this stuff... ... Last week I borrowed the textbook from a friend and it's amazing, I'm even having fun with what's in there and even though I haven't even reached page 100, I've already found the answers to all three nagging questions I've had for years; 1.- What am I supposed to do with this equation? 2.- Where do I start? 3.- When am I supposed to drop the parenthesis? I've got to have my own copy, can't wait to see what's in the workbook. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-25 Summary: Excellent Resource for Students and Parents to Gain Basic Concepts ... This is a great package deal: 2 books - "Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies" and "Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook for Dummies". Purchased this way you save a bit of money over purchasing them separately, and one reinforces the concepts laid out in the other. A great purchase for the beginning Pre-Algebra student or anyone who wants to understand the building block basics of what Pre-Algebra is and how it works. First, a bit of background on me. The only 'D' I got in college was in Algebra. All A's and B's otherwise, ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-30 Summary: math review ... this was excellent for finding gaps in my grandaughter's math education. the only complaint was that the book chapterrs did not match the workbook chapters. workbook could be used alone. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-14 Summary: Extremely helpful if you ignore a few typos ... I plan on going back to school soon and needed a study guide so I would't have to end up in remedial classes. Since I have to pay my tuition all out of pocket, it would just be a waste of money, so I figured I should learn and relearn everything that I either copied off of someones' paper in high school or just winged without knowing a thing. This book is very helpful and it does every chapter in a way that builds up from the one before so you really get it. I believe I got stumped in school when we began doing multiplication ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Get the skills you need to solve problems and equations and be ready for algebra class. Whether you’re a student preparing to take algebra or a parent who wants to brush up on basic math, this fun, friendly guide has the tools you need to get in gear. From positive, negative, and whole numbers to fractions, decimals, and percents, you’ll build necessary skills to tackle more advanced topics, such as imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations. Look inside and discover topics...more
The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-06 Summary: A quick history of Math ... I thought this was simply a wonderful book. This is the first book I've ready by Clifford Pickover and seeing that he has written many others I think I will go track some of those down. This book basically covers the history of Mathematics in a very concise, but thoughtful way. Although the book is not a complete history, then again 500 pages would be barely enough to cover a complete history, but "The Math Book" covers some essential points. Pickover tried to do a couple of things when he wrote this book. Give the ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-13 Summary: Great Gift ... I bought this for my son-in-law. I wasn't real sure he would like it as far as reading it goes but I was sure it looked real good on a coffee table or in his office. To my surprise, he found it fascinating. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-14 Summary: The Math Book ... Bought this as a gift and the recipient loved it! Great for those facinated with numbers, codes, hidden messages. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-26 Summary: A Mathematics Book for All Ages ... Beautifully illustrated and beautifully written, this book has something for all ages and all interests; in my case, I have chosen it as a gift for my friend celebrating his 90th birthday and for my granddaughter celebrating her 17th birthday. It is appropriate for both of them because it is not only informative and intellectually stimulating, but it is vastly entertaining. My personal favorite milestone is the perfect magic tesseract, discovered by John Robert Hendricks in 1999. As an admirer of the novel, "A Wrinkle ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-02 Summary: Math is fun and beautiful ... Clifford Pickover is one of my favorite authors writing about mathematics. His newest book, The Math Book, is a math history book with 250 topics, each of which has a one page essay and a graphic, usually in color on the facing page. The eclectic list of topics chosen include the standard highlights like the Pythagorean Theorum and the Riemann Hypothesis but also games like Hex and Sprouts and even my favorite TV series, Num3ers. The essays are well written and clear and often contain humor, something which is rare ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science Book . Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the...more
Mastering Essential Math Skills: 20 Minutes a Day to Success, Book 2: Middle Grades/High School
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-06-24 Summary: Great Item ... I really loved this book when I first opened it. I am going to be a first year teacher and we are starting the year off with a review of fractions in my algebra 1 class. This book with help me a great deal because it has an entire section on fractions. Also it has other sections that are great for Geometry and etc. I am very happy that I bought this book. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-08-25 Summary: How to Achieve Good Math Skills ... This book provides work sheets to improve in basic math skills. It not only helps children preparing for 6th or 7th grade but it also is a great guide to parents that wants to brush up on their fractions, percentages etc. It is basic and easy to understand. I recommend it highly. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-12 Summary: Easy to Use! ... This math book helped my student earn a B plus in mathematics. I am an English teacher, but I am tutoring a 7th grader in math, and I found this book easy to use. I also tutor GED students, and I find the pages are simple to photocopy. I recommend it for teachers or parents. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-07-02 Summary: Perfect for reviewing between 5th and 6th grade ... I bought this for my son to help him review over the summer between 5th grade math (using the Everyday Math program) and 6th grade math (when he will be using a traditional math program.) With Everyday Math, my son covered all the concepts that are in "Mastering Essential Math Skills," but he learned to use different algorithms that I know from past experience the middle school teacher will not be familiar with. For example, my son can multiply three digit numbers, but he doesn't know how to line the numbers up to ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | THIS BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE WITH A COMPANION DVD WITH OVER 7 HOURS OF LESSONS! LET AMERICA'S MATH TEACHER, RICHARD W. FISHER, BE YOUR OWN PERSONAL TUTOR. Are your students algebra ready?*Requires Only 20 Minutes Per Day *Excellent for Home Schooling *Excellent For English Language Learners * Contains An Illustrated Step-By-Step "How To Use This Book" Section *Organized By Chapters With Pre-Tests and Post-Tests *Provides Necessary Structure and Guidance For Parents And Teachers Who Have...more
Kaplan GRE Exam Math Workbook
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9781419552212; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-12-05 Summary: surprising ... I read the other good reviews about this book and decided it would be worth trying out even though I had very little time before taking the GRE to study with the book. I have it under good authority the brand Kaplan since it helped on my other standardized test scores and this proved to be VERY helpful as well. It helped me raise my math score by over 100 pts which was totally exciting since I never was a math wizard or anything; I would highly recommend this book for other to use as well!! ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-02 Summary: Lots of practice ... Lots of exercises and more in-depth explanations for when a crash review is not enough. It could easily become an elemental math/algebra/geometry/statistics review textbook and, at the same time, contains lots of tips to prepare you for the standardized nature of the GRE. The book is kind of heavy but the material is durable. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-09-13 Summary: Pretty helpful... ... This book gives a thorough overview of the math topics on the GRE, but I wish it had more practice sets. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-02 Summary: Kaplan Math ... This book was excellent for word problems! I liked the way that the chapters are organized and the practice with quantitative comparison exercises. This book is better than the Barron's math workbook. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | NEW! Details and practice for the new question type Hundreds of test-like practice questions Detailed answer explanations Proven score-raising strategies Tactics for solving all question types Review of core math concepts ...more
40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can't Resist (Grades 4-8)
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780439175401; Condition: NEW; Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-02-16 Summary: Good Puzzles, but not what I was hoping for ... The quality of the questions in the book are good for middle school students. However, I was hoping to get shorter word problems. The problems in this book are set up as short stories (between one and two pages of text). The students are to read through the stories to find clues that will help solve the problems stated in each story. This may be a very good enrichment activity, but not for students who struggle with both reading and math as it involves "too much" to come up with a solution: reading skills, comprehension, ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-27 Summary: Great Math problems ... this booms my kids' interests even higher on problem-solving scenarios. it leads them to think and solve problems. Good book! ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-01-17 Summary: Very fun ... Some of the activities were not clear in understanding but overall a fun and different way to understand math. This book would really benefit 6th, 7th, and 8th graders well. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Fun-Filled Reproducible Mystery Stories That Build Essential Math Problem-Solving Skills Make Math Fun! Building serious math skills has never been so much fun! ...more
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