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Danica McKellar, actor (The Wonder Years) and mathematician, gives geometry a unique feminine spin
in this must-have math reference book. In addition to being a rock solid resource for struggling
geometry students, McKellar’s goal seems to be to help readers see the value of geometry in their
everyday lives. To achieve this, she uses objects and situations from teen girls’ lives—like lipstick,
crushes, and shopping—to illustrate various concepts. Emphasizing the benefits of detuctive reasoning--a skill developed through mastering geometric proofs--she offers step-by-step proofs and simple memory tricks will help readers understand each point. McKellar also includes testimonials from women who have made math their career—not just as math teachers and professors, but as airplane designers, fashion magazine writers, software designers, and other professionals who use math every day.
in this must-have math reference book. In addition to being a rock solid resource for struggling
geometry students, McKellar’s goal seems to be to help readers see the value of geometry in their
everyday lives. To achieve this, she uses objects and situations from teen girls’ lives—like lipstick,
crushes, and shopping—to illustrate various concepts. Emphasizing the benefits of detuctive reasoning--a skill developed through mastering geometric proofs--she offers step-by-step proofs and simple memory tricks will help readers understand each point. McKellar also includes testimonials from women who have made math their career—not just as math teachers and professors, but as airplane designers, fashion magazine writers, software designers, and other professionals who use math every day.
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