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I had done quite a bit of research about math education when I spo

I had done quite a bit of research about math education when I spoke before Congress in 2000 about the importance of women in mathematics. The session of Congress was all about raising more scholarships for girls in college. I told them I felt that its too late by college. – Danica McKellar

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My main concern with the condition of mathematics in high school is that theres a lot of fear involved! Math is not, generally speaking, presented in a fun way. The concepts, as I see them, are fun, and thats the way Id like to convey them myself. – Danica McKellar

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I tell students that even if they dont like math right now, they can use math as a brain-sharpening tool – a tool that not only builds the foundation for a great career, but that also builds self-confidence, no matter what they choose to do with their lives. – Danica McKellar

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One of the most amazing things about mathematics is the people who do math arent usually interested in application, because mathematics itself is truly a beautiful art form. Its structures and patterns, and thats what we love, and thats what we get off on. – Danica McKellar

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