Friday, May 29th, 2009

Keeping Up with Math

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Ira discusses math education with Danica McKellar--aka Winnie Cooper on the the television series "The Wonder Years." McKellar, who graduated from UCLA with a degree in math, is the author of "Math Doesn't Suck." (Credits: Produced by Flora Lichtman) Viewed 13933 times. See More Videos

With Memorial Day behind us, students around the country are counting down the days until the start of summer vacation. But how to keep those math skills in shape over the break? In this segment, Ira talks with actress and math book author Danica McKellar about keeping students' math skills sharp over the coming summer months.

Guests

Danica McKellar
Mathematician and Actress
Author,"Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss" and "Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail" (2007, Hudson Street Press/Penguin Group)
Los Angeles, California

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Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

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