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Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss

Danica McKellar

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From the author of the runaway bestseller Math Doesn’t Suck, the next step in the math curriculum-- pre-Algebra.

Last year, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made waves nationwide, challenging the “math nerd” stereotype—and giving girls the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girls style. Now, in Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls—7th to 9th graders—taking on the next level of mathematics: pre-Algebra.

Stepping up not only the math, but also the sass and style, Kiss My Math will help math-phobic teenagers everywhere chill out about math, and finally “get” negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. Each chapter features:

• Step-by-step instruction
• Time-saving tips and tricks
• Illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions
• Real-world examples
• True stories from Danica’s own life as a student and actress

Kiss My Math also includes more fun extras--including personality quizzes, reader polls, and real-life testimonials-- ultimately revealing why pre-Algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than girls think.

Algebra 1: Practice Workbook With Examples

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Algebra 1 workbook a bust 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

i purchased this workbook and it indicates that the answer key was included however there isn't an answer key so if you are a novice at algebra like i am it doesn't help if you do not have the answer key to let you know if in fact you are grasping the concepts. i am very disappointed.

Algebra 3 out of 5 stars.
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The book is cheap because it is missing 15 pages of answers! If algebra is new to you there is no way to see if you are correct. There should be a warning that the answers are missing.

Does anyone know where the answer key is available? 1 out of 5 stars.
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I just got one and there the answer key is not included.
I mean, why do you need this workbook if there isn't any answer key.
Does anyone know where the answer key is available?

Nice workbook but limited 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a very nice workbook, but it does not appear to consistently challenge the higher concepts that can be the most useful for embedding the knowledge into the life and mind of the student. There is, however, only good that will come from using it. Plus the fact that it is priced so reasonably makes it a real plus!

practically useless 1 out of 5 stars.
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I thought as a workbook guide, it would have a lot of practice problems but it did not. Very disappointed. Guess you get what you paid for.

Painless Algebra (Barron's Painless)

Lynette Long Ph.D.

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Outstanding book 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I've had to brush up on Algebra (I haven't used it in decades) and this book does an outstanding job. As a previous reviewer noted, the graph (on page 31) pertaining to rational/irrational numbers is; indeed, incorrect but, as far as I can tell, that's about the only error (BTW, the book does describe the difference between the two sets of numbers correctly - only the diagram is wrong).

Generally speaking, the exercises were excellent and so were the explanations. My only criticism are 1), I wish there were more exercises) and 2), all of the answers need to be explained - there are a few "tricky" questions that are very difficult to figure out if one hasn't used Algebra in a long time. It would be very helpful for the author to come up with a workbook that was correlated with each chapter in "Painless Algebra," in order to further reinforce concepts covered.

The final chapter, on quadratic equations (the bane of my algebraic existence) was the only one that provided much grief. As with most things in mathematics, there is more than one way to find a solution. I ended up using solutions found in other books, that were a bit clearer. Of course, that may just be me and I certainly wouldn't use that criticism to prevent others from using this book - overall, "Painless Algebra" was very well written and I would highly recommend it to others.

Editorial Review:

For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations.

Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transforming details that might once have seemed boring or difficult into a series of interesting and mentally challenging ideas. Most titles in the series feature many fun-to-solve “Brain Tickler” problems with answers at the end of each chapter.

Algebra 1 (Applications, Equations, & Graphs)

Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold, Lee Stiff

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

BEST BOOK EVER 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Don't listen to what the other people are saying. I got first hand experience on this book. I must say that this is probably the best and most easy to understand math book i have ever used. The answer key in the back allows the user to assure that their answers are correct. If you are considering buying this book, i must say YES, DEFINATELY BUY THIS BOOK, IT WILL BE WORTH YOUR WHILE!!!!

Why there are these different reviews 5 out of 5 stars.
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I had this book in freshman yr. as well as the geometry book that follows in sophmore yr of high school. In my own classes i often found that the people whom said bad things about the book such as those in the following reviews are the people who either did not pay attention in class, or did not care about the subject enough to put the effort to try to understand the matter. On the other hand, some of the concepts were a little advanced, but my teachers usually explained them in a way we could understand.If the student is doing their job as well as the teachers there shouldn't be a problem with this book. I would strongly recommend it.

Algebra 2

Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Lee Stiff, Timothy D. Kanold

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Great buy! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Price was great and shipping was excellent and the condition was brand new with no nicks or scratches.

Excellent service 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The book is in the shape it was described and the shipping is very quick. Excellent service

I never got the product 1 out of 5 stars.
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I order one second hand book and never got it. I kept asking the seller about it, she said she sent it but never arrived home...how come there is no tracking number for the items? I'm so dissapointed with my "purchase", I had to pay for something I never received and now I'm so scared to purchase in Amazon...still waiting for my claim.

Algebra 2 Textbook in great shape 5 out of 5 stars.
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Communication from the vendor was very prompt and accurate. I received the book on time, and it was as close to new condition as possible. I'm very pleased with the product and the service.

Good deal. Great qualify. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Only 1 thing I was not happy was the waiting time took so long. Other than that, everything was great.
I would recommend to my friends.
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Algebra: Structure and Method Book 1

Richard G. Brown

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Far better than most others 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

This is a well thought out Algebra textbook. I started teaching from it earlier this year and have grown to appreciate it very much. I am especially pleased the more I compare this to other books. Most math books these days are little more than pretty colors, crazy fonts, neat pictures, lots of distractions, and very little actual math instruction. This book, on the other hand, actually focuses on the math, explains it reasonably well, and has great sets of real example problems and practice problems of all difficulty levels, including lots of practical problems that aren't forced or contrived. It is not perfect, but it is the best I have seen.

Pros:
*Lots of math rather than lots of silly distractions
*Appropriate difficulty level - not "dumbed down"
*Good examples worked out and explained
*Good problem sets for homework and practice

Cons:
*Some explanations are just a bit short, although most are good
*Factoring, the hardest topic, is early in the book, which makes it difficult for some students

Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra: Learning Pre-Algebra is Easy! Just Ask Dr. Math!

The Math Forum Drexel University, Jessica Wolk-Stanley

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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You, too, can understand algebra-just ask Dr. Math??!

Getting ready to take your first algebra class? Don't panic. Making the leap from the concrete world of numbers and real objects to the abstract world of letters and symbols doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Math??-the popular online math resource for students, parents, and teachers-is here to help!

Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. MathO Gets You Ready for Algebra, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic math concepts in a typical pre-algebra class. You'll learn all about basic algebraic operations and their connections to the real world. Pretty soon, everything from integers to single-variable equations will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with tricky problems.

You won't find a better introduction to the world and language of algebra anywhere!

Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2

Richard G. Brown

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Algebra & Trigonometry: Structure & Method Book 2 3 out of 5 stars.
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book arrived in a timely fashion and works for me, even though the condition is worn

Good Algebra II/Trig High School Math Book. 4 out of 5 stars.
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A pretty decent math book, but I only bought it because my school uses it and I wanted an extra copy to keep at home so I didn't have to lug it back and fourth w/ 8,000 other books a day. But it is lightweight, thanks to its lack of unnecessary graphics, and according to my math teachers, it's packed with problems, including extra practice. It has a good amount of examples.It also has a few random biographies of mathematicians and scientists that are interesting, but mostly pointless, and have little correlations to the sections. There are also small sections about math careers. Additionally, there are computer exercises for students with programming experience. Answers to odd problems are in the back, which is a major plus. ~A. Brown

Pre-Algebra: California Edition

David M. Davison, Marsha S. Landau, Leah McCracken, Linda Thompson

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Good to use for tutoring 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This was my son's school textbook, but when he didn't have a math teacher for a year, I bought it to use over the summer. It is much better than Algebra for Dummies and books like that. Even if you're good at math, it helps to read their approach to teaching the subject. It's in color, has lots of problems, about half with answers, and extras like how to do things in excel! I'm keeping it for myself now that my son has moved on and I'm very happy our school system is using this series of math books.

Algebra 1: An Incremental Development

John H., Jr. Saxon

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Learning to TEST or Learning to UNDERSTAND? 1 out of 5 stars.
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My mother is a Ph.D. in mathematics and taught Jr. and Sr. High math for several years before moving up to teach college math. She has been pretty vocal that the only math text that will result in imparting a poor understanding of mathematical concepts--a false sense of mastery while using it, but poor retention after--is Saxon. She says that every time she has a home schooled student who is really struggling at the college level and they say "But I did so well in math before!" and they are traumatized at the level of tutoring help they need to make it in college, they all have in common the fact that they learned math using Saxon texts in high school.

After she impressed this on me, I was really leery about choosing jr. & sr. high school curriculum a couple years ago and asked her to go to me with convention to help me pick something out. She said, "You are good at math and a good teacher. Just pick something you like that is NOT SAXON!" I'm not exaggerating. It's the spiral learning method that they use. It doesn't give enough thorough practice of all the variations of a particular concept before moving on and too heavily relies on review throughout. That seems to impedes long-term retention. She thinks the fact that it is so dull and methodical is also ridiculous in this day and age of fabulous graphics and the trend to make math more interesting and multi-modal for the average student who doesn't love math.

I find it interesting that on their website, of the 6 research studies of their curriculum, only one includes high school; the other five utilized k-8 or 6-8 curriculum. Maybe all that dry rote learning makes a student test better. But the sad part is when it comes to taking that learning and building on it, they don't really understand the concepts behind it and can't apply future learning to what they simply practiced over and over but don't really know. Kind of like cramming for a test by going over everything you've learned right beforehand and blocking everything else out until you take the test and then POOF! everything you repeated over and over in your head beforehand just seems "gone" once you go back to normal habits of thinking/doing and you stop all that repetition.