If you’ve ever felt negative about numbers, help is here! Let the Math Hacks books show you the way. Each book includes step-by-step instructions for the concepts that kids report having the most difficulty understanding. PLUS each is loaded with The Math Guru’s upbeat advice on mindset, motivation and getting organized, so you can feel good about math — and yourself.Bye bye stress and anxiety, hello new BFF.
NOTE: The recommended Grade 3-6 level is just a general guideline. Everyone can use these books – even grownups!
Ages 7-12
152 Pages, Paperback
ISBN 9781443163163
Goodbye math anxiety, hello better grades! Are you frazzled by fractions? Mystified by multiplication? Is the thought of your next math test scarier than an evil clown? Exhale... Math Hacks can help!
Math Hacks offers help for:
Ages 7-12
152 Pages, Paperback
ISBN 9781443182843
Have angles got you anxious? Are you perplexed by perimeter? Trying to study...but can’t even? Never fear, Math Hacks 2 is here! It’s packed with all-new advice on reducing math anxiety, de-stressing, self-care and test preparation strategies.
Math Hacks 2 offers help for:
There are a few things we didn’t have room for in the books,
but it’s stuff you will TOTALLY want to know.
Like, what is up with BEDMAS, a ratios reality check and more!
CHECK IT OUT…
MORE MATH HACKS
BEDMAS Bonus Chapter
Ratios Bonus Chapter
Fraction to Decimal
Conversion Chart
Percentages
Calculating Decimals
ANIMATED FLASH CARDS!
Flash cards are the BEST for knowing your times tables like a boss. Pick a number and get started!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1 × 1
1 × 2
1 × 3
1 × 4
1 × 5
1 × 6
1 × 7
1 × 8
1 × 9
1 × 10
1 × 11
1 × 12
Times table
First Round: Click on a card to see the answer.
Second Round: Try to recall the answer before you click on a card.
SUBTRACT THE STRESS
Quick tips to help you do your best!
Ace That Test
Chill Out
Take Care of You
Getting Unstuck
FAVE MATH APPS & SITES
Hey, Math Hackers . . . Here is our approved list of cool math tools!
And just so you know, for your security, the links below are not live links. You’ll need to copy and paste them into a new browser window or ask an adult caregiver to help.
Fave Websites
IXL — For practice questions on every single thing in the curriculum.
https://ca.ixl.com/
i-Ready Learning Games — Here’s some cool videos to help with lots of different skills:
https://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/i-ready/i-ready-learning/learning-games
Fave Apps
Crazy Times Tables — An actually crazy app with amazing visuals and tons of options for really mastering those times tables while totally having a good time!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/crazy-times-tables-lite/id979727428?mt=8
The apps below require payment of a small fee, but you’ll find it’s totally worth it!
Marble Math Junior — An awesome app for kids who like actual games. You can try solving all kinds of math problems by collecting numbers and bonuses as you navigate a marble maze. And you can even personalize it to fit your skill level and personality.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/marble-math-junior/id528617628?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Math vs. Zombies — Ummm, YES PLEASE! Like the super popular app Plants vs. Zombies, Math vs. Zombies lets you stop virtual zombies from taking over the world. Except in this one you do it by using your math skills.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/math-vs-zombies-math-games-grade-k-5/id470896560?mt=8
Math Bakery 1 & 2 — For kids who like baking and touch screen stuff and cool visuals!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/math-bakery-1-start-counting/id1024476751?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/math-bakery2-continue-counting/id1024482639?mt=8
Mathmateer — Omg SO COOL! Like, you get to actually build a rocket ship using your math skills. Great for kids who like problem-solving games and actually GETTING somewhere.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mathmateer/id393989284?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
VANESSA (The Math Guru) VAKHARIA
A message just for YOU.
Vanessa Vakharia is the founder and
director of The Math Guru, a super-cool
math and science tutoring studio in Toronto.
She believes ANYONE can be rock-star good at math. She herself failed Grade 11 math twice — which was the best thing that ever happened to her — but went on to receive a Masters of Math Education.
Speaking of rock stars, Vanessa is also in
a band where she plays the keytar and
belts lead vocals. She also belts out her thought-provoking ideas to all kinds of audiences at educational conferences and events and is a sought-after expert for news and media interviews on topics such as breaking math stereotypes and online education.
