Reviews

The I Hate Mathematics Book by Marilyn Burns, Linda Allison

thecirclek's review

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A fun collection of math experiments, tricks, and games. It gave me some good ideas for working with my students. There are a few little details that might no longer be considered appropriate for a classroom, such as a little cartoon character appearing drunk, but overall a very fun read.

odinblindeye's review against another edition

2.0

Textbook, No Comment.

runa's review

I read this book in my childhood and now once again. I always liked the other book, "Math for Smarty Pants" much better, and still do. That book contained a bit of cute, quirky storytelling, with the reappearing characters in the comics as well as the Pig Eyes. This book, while just as quirky and does take math in a new light, doesn't have the hook the first had. Don't get me wrong, it was a great read and I'm sure it would do wonders for reluctant math students, but it is certainly not the best Marilyn Burns has to offer. The other thing, and there is a note in the back about it, is the lack of answers. Many questions are posed to problems that just can't really be solved at the given time, but you're left with no answer, not even a hint. This is quite bothersome.

Rating: 2.5/5