In fact, it will shape you into the kind of person who embraces challenges in all areas of life. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Luckily, I love a challenge so I went for it anyway. FIVE STARS.
These situations that she ties into math problems has helped me solve them faster using many tips and tricks. But you'd be surprised how many people stereotype themselves, shutting out a whole range of possibilities for their future. I kept it in my backpack all semester as a security bI didn't actually read this entire book. I used to hate math with a passion, but with McKellar's juicy descriptions of handsome men and sausage factories, I discovered a hidden passion for mathematics. Some of the examples she uses are outrageous, but they definitely stick with you.I would have been such an awesome math student if I had this book in grade school! Honestly, it was easy for me to believe this considering that I knew nothing about sports and yet I was expected to know how long it took Johnny to get a home run if I knew the distance to first base and the rate he was running at or what a batting average indicated (I understand these now, but elementary/ middle schooI adore MeKellar's books for the simple fact that I grew up in a town (maybe a generation) that believed math and history were "for boys" and reading and writing were "for girls." There are no "other" people who are more equipped than you to succeed in algebra or anything else you set your mind to. This one introduces algebra and has the same amusing sidebars and as her previous books, Kiss my Math and Math Doesn't Suck.In Hot X, Danica McKellar manages to cover in 400 pages (complete with worked out examples and practice problems) what most algebra books fail to cover well in 800. It's written for middle school girls and contains a lot of pep talks that don't really apply to this forty-year-old, but the math explanations are put in a way that's easily understood. McKellar's explanations of high level, complex math topics (such as using the quadratic equation) are so clear and easy to understand! Gotta love her for appealing to the middle school girl contingency.This is a great, easy-to-read book with lots of good explanations. Although geared towards girls, I am sure boys will be able to learn from her examples and the way that she presents the material inside this book. Start by marking “Hot X: Algebra Exposed” as Want to Read: It's all about your attitude.All the time you dedicate to strengthening your mind and attitude will serve you not only in math class, but also in your career and in all areas of your life. Although geared towards girls, I am sure boys will be able to learn from her examples and the way that she presents the material inside this book. We’d love your help. I almost did. Hot X Algebra Exposed switches to Penguin Publisher. Any algebra student would benefit from having this book as a reference (that will help them refresh skills as they tackle Geometry and AlgeIn Hot X, Danica McKellar manages to cover in 400 pages (complete with worked out examples and practice problems) what most algebra books fail to cover well in 800. I got them from the library first, but then bought the 1st three for reference.Had to relearn math after 35 years to help my nephew with college math. But can you imagine if when we solved for x, we started by stereotyping it, shutting out a whole range of possible solutions? Who doesn't want to read a book called "HOT X"! I haven’t read everything inside the book yet because the book is packed with lots of information and I want to purchase my own copy and add post-its as I go through it, with things I want to refer back to.I am impressed with this math book, I just wished that I would have had something fun like this when I was in school. As was the case with her other two books, McKellar covers the variable, graphing, and exponent skills covered in a traditional algebra class with thorough explanations and a great sense of humor. Buy Hot X: Algebra Exposed Illustrated by McKellar, Danica (ISBN: 9780452297197) from Amazon's Book Store.