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Editorial Review:
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 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.
Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail Reviews:
Tested out of 2 Math College classes with this book 
2009-12-15 - 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 to Algebra! I essentially skipped Basic Math and Pre-Algebra! This achievement has brought me renewed confidence in myself at a time when I need it most! It has saved me money and time that is so valuable to me. I live in Southern Ohio and am attending Hocking College! I am excited to read "Kiss my Math". Also I was told that she is writing a 3rd book in an email from her company. Thanks for writing a book that actually makes sense!
Excellent!
2009-12-15 - 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.
Excellent Math Tutor
2009-11-16 - .
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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.
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Hey . . . Math IS fun!! 
2009-11-03 - I was a Film major/English minor who spent the first 35 years of her life avoiding any and all mathematical functions. In recent years, I became the accountant-by-default at the small visual effects company. It was my love of Excel (which feels like a video game to me) not my understanding of math that made the career shift possible.
When I encountered Danica's book, I realized this was my chance to "go back in time" and redevelop my relationship with numbers. In the last couple of days, I've gotten through more than half of this book. It's like a collection of puzzles with fun to read narratives leading the way. I love a good puzzle!
I'm looking forward to continuing with this series . . . It's never too late to cultivate confidence; thanks, Danica!
Math Doesn't Suck....
2009-10-25 - I am 67 and for the first time in my "math life" I understand prime numbers and how to easily determine them! That alone is worth the price of the book and I look forward to learning more.
AND I am a man!
This book in cutely titled, but does it seem a bit sexist in today's PC culture? Tee Hee.
Boys will love this book. Infinitely...primarily...
Bill Doughty
