Grade 7 Math Book of the Week · October 19, 2026
Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss
by Danica McKellar
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Actress and mathematician Danica McKellar tackles pre-algebra in a magazine-style guide: negative numbers, variables, exponents, ratios and equations, mixed with quizzes, real-life stories and step-by-step tricks.
Why it's useful
Many middle schoolers decide they're "not a math person" right as pre-algebra starts. This book takes on that confidence gap directly.
- Friendly explanations. Each topic gets short, clear steps and worked examples.
- The core of grade 7. Integers, variables, exponents and solving equations line up closely with middle-school standards.
- Confidence building. Stories and personal notes show that struggling with math is normal and fixable.
Try it in class or at home
- Pick a chapter for a tricky topic. Use it as extra reading when the class starts integers or equations.
- Explain it like Danica. Students write their own friendly, step-by-step guide to one skill.
- Mistake makeovers. Show a common error from the chapter and have students fix and explain it.
- Reading group. Older students can read a chapter in small groups and teach the trick to the class.