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Danica McKellar
Well known for her acting roles on The Wonder Years, The West Wing and for earning quarterfinalist on "Dancing with the Stars," Danica McKellar graduated summa cum laude in mathematics from UCLA, went on to co-write a published math theorem, now known as the Chayes-McKellar-Winn Theorem, and... show more

Well known for her acting roles on The Wonder Years, The West Wing and for earning quarterfinalist on "Dancing with the Stars," Danica McKellar graduated summa cum laude in mathematics from UCLA, went on to co-write a published math theorem, now known as the Chayes-McKellar-Winn Theorem, and continues to be an outspoken role model for young women to excel in math. Danica was the recipient of the 2014 Joint Mathematics Meeting Communications Award for her work as an author. She has written a New York Times bestselling series of math books: Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math, Hot X: Algebra Exposed, and Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape. Upon the release of her first book in the series, Math Doesn't Suck, Danica was named Person of the Week by ABC World News. These revolutionary books help girls ace their math classes while building self-esteem and encouraging a self-sufficient, confident attitude in school - and life.
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Birth date: January 03, 1975
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My Never Ending List
My Never Ending List rated it 7 years ago
I am impressed with this math book, I just wished that I would have had something fun like this when I was in school. 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. I haven’t read everything inside th...
My Never Ending List
My Never Ending List rated it 7 years ago
I really enjoyed this beginning math/subtraction book. Although geared towards elementary children, I think this book has potential for anyone struggling with the basics of addition and subtraction. Working with students from kindergarten through 6th grade and some struggling adult learners, I think...
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 16 years ago
I did not well in pre-algebra, and I'm hoping to pick up a little mathematically, to stay ahead of the Offspring.***The math is great, written in a very clear expository style. The packaging is a little to self-consciously cute for me, too girly, and I don't care for the quizzes and such which might...
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