Hot X: Algebra Exposed!

Danica McKellar's math books are always helpful, but this one brought my grade up to an A from a C, I couldn't be happier with this book.
She pinpoints the problems, writes them out, and explains them in a way that makes you think, 'This is easy!'

I found this book to be very helpful in presenting concepts in much simpler language than you might find in a typical Algebra text book. The only thing I wish she does is to break down solutions just a bit more.

Danica's books should be mandatory reading for all girls. I know the girls scouts does plenty of good but I'd love to see some girls groups that actually help our children with math and science. Danica proves, as do plenty of others, that girls can be just as good at math and science as boys.

Another gem from Danica. Like her first two books (Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail and Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss), Hot X: Algebra Exposed is more than a math book. It contains additional information which enlightens, provides direction, and builds self-esteem in girls and young ladies. Boys should also use it -- just skip the chick stuff and go for the math.

At last, a book that teaches middle-school students and their parents in simple terms how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square and to solve the quadratic equation in standard form in X (ax^2 + bx + c = 0) to come up with the quadratic forumla. Most colleges and high schools do not teach this -- they just expect the student to know it.

The charter school I support plans to use Hot X: Algebra Exposed in concert with the first two books to ensure most or all Grade 8 students attain an A (93 or higher) in Algebra I.

Danica McKellar needs to continue writing math books. Since these are such outstanding books, few state departments of education will adopt them for use, which means parents, other major care givers, and supportive businesses will have to come up with the funds to help schools with the purchase of these books. Not only should the schools have these books for use as textbooks, but individual students should have their own copy to help learn the material initially and to refresh key points as they complete Algebra II and beyond.

Danica also has web sites that provide additional information for each book. Check out [...]. If you wish to provide input to Danica, you may send it to her at: [email protected].

I purchased this book for my 8th grade daughter who is currently taking Algebra 1. After reading the reviews, I was hoping this book would help to clarify some of the tougher concepts she's been struggling with. Unfortunately, I should have paid more attention to the publication date. This book is almost 5 years old and is not very helpful with the new common core standards. Most of what my daughter needed help with is not in this book. It touches on the basics but doesn't go deep enough to really be helpful. While the writing style is enjoyable, the content just isn't enough for the current curriculum. This book would probably be better for pre-algebra students who are just getting started. By Algebra 1, students have already outgrown this book.

my granddaughter was having trouble with Algebra, so I bought her the Book "Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra" by Danica McKellar. My granddaughter said she liked the book and she would love to get Danica's new Algebra book, "Hot X: Algebra Exposed", when it came out. When I saw it here on the store, I just had to order it for her. I am sure that the book "HotX Algebra Exposed" will help her because it is written in a way that makes algebra more fun and easier to understand.

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 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.

Inside the book, you will find examples, diagrams, tips and Danica’s own twists on math. She just doesn’t touch on the subjects but she gives lots of examples and she elaborates on these examples. I especially like the language that Danica’s uses in the book, it is plain and simple, yet not slow and lengthy. She explains the math in an easy-to-understand language.

As a substitute teacher, I can’t wait to get a copy of this book and get some tips that will help the students in the classroom. Any help that I can find for them will be beneficial. Thanks Danica for giving students the tools to make them successful. Hopefully, this will encourage them and make this subject less of a struggle for them.

McKellar's 3rd and latest math book encourages teenage girls to outclass the boys in algebra. This can be an especially tough subject and she tackles it in a way that invites the outlandish idea of actually enjoying math.

She rejects the notion that excelling in algebra is all about natural gift. Rather, it's about determination and making an effort.

While the sex-appeal of the book might be in question, ultimately this is a book broken down into straightforward language, easy charts and memorable reminders of the process of algebra.

Additionally, you'll find motivating stories from youthful female adults who've struggled with math, but learned to conquer their struggles.
Danica proclaims. "I'm here to tell you that giving up on ourselves because of our own stereotypes and limited imaginations is a far more destructive force than any challenge or obstacle 'out there,'"

One bonus in the book is the inclusion of good tables and charts. These can be worth the price of the book alone. These succinctly explain the meaning of math terms such as fractions, coefficients and variables.

A surprising aspect of the book is the authors inclusion of advice on how to choose the right guys to date. While she doesn't provide a mathematic formula for this it does seem she dispenses some basic common sense.

I picked this book up to review algebra concepts before I go on to finish my degree that I have been
working on forever part time while working. Math has always been a challenge for me but I will need to work
my way through all of these courses through calculus eventually. Algebra is also a great skill to keep up with because
it crops up in all sciences ( computer, health sciences, architecture, engineering etc....) and is a great foundation for higher level math.
I am working my way through this book a chapter a week and the author is a wonderful teacher.
I wish Danica's books had been around when I started college.
They are geared for teenage girls which is a great concept but the teaching methods are great for any sex and any age.
I am looking forward to working my way through all her books as she progresses into more advanced topics.
Learning is a lifelong experience and it is never too late to learn any subject.
Being a great teacher and passing on knowledge and a thirst for learning is a great legacy for Danica.
I am sure she has a wonderful future as a mathematician and educator still to be written. She is an
academic with a big heart and truly wants to see people learn.
She is a wonderful role model for anyone at any age. Thank you for writing these great books.
They are a great contribution to the world.

If you are great at something, you are not necessarily a great teacher of it. These words could not be less true when it comes to Danica McKellar.
Hot X is a great book for teens, not only as a tool for teaching the mechanics of algebra but also for giving the students the confidence in themselves to achieve success.
As an educator, I would highly recommend this book not only for girls, which the writing is mainly geared towards, but also boys (though you may have to take the lessons out and pretend that you got it from somewhere else). Most importantly this book can be used very effectively with all skill levels. By way of example, I have used this book to help prep an 8th grader who is going to be in an accelerated program and it worked perfectly.
The supporting website is also very very useful. I know that there was some concern about the website not being helpful but I found that to be completely false.
All in all, a great resource for all teens, of all skill levels who need help with algebra.

My daughter and even my son loved Danica McKellar's preceding math books: Math Doesn't Suck; and Kiss My Math. They were easy to follow books and helped my kids learn basic concepts. However, my daughter has been really confused with Hot X: Algebra Exposed! There are various ways of doing things presented but it is not always clear when to use each method or why. Next, we bought Josh Rappaport's book Algebra Survival Guide and it is much better! I hope Danica does a rewrite to clarify things in her algebra book, because overall, her books are terrific at helping kids (especially girls) grasp bath concepts and remember them.

I thought that either of my 13 year old granddaughters would benefit from this book but they did not. My daughter
their mother couldn't get much out of the book either. However each granddaughter got A for the quarter in math.

Another great resource for any educator. I am a mathematics teacher with 30+ years experience. I have found Danica's book a great resource. I have used her previous books with several of my female students and males also. Danica proves once again it is ok to be pretty and smart and she does this very well. She presents math topics with clarity. She also touches topics that are not math but that relate to teenagers in Algebra.

I bought this because I'm a college student struggling with Math and was excited to learn from a female as everyone in math seems to be male. This book only reenforces stereotypes and was a shocking disapointment. Does she cover math? Sometimes. Mostly she talks about being "boy crazy". No joke. She writes like a 10 year old girl.