I Hate Maths!
Dorling Kindersley
I Hate Maths!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dorling Kindersley
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you could travel through time to save ancient civilizations using the power of math? Imagine exploring wild places filled with crazy characters, all while mastering tricky math challenges that get harder the more you play. Can you beat the clock and unlock special prizes before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive CD-ROM offers an engaging math adventure designed for children aged 9 to 12, aligning with the national curriculum. It features six educational games that adapt to each learner’s skill level, focusing on areas that need improvement, and includes supportive materials like a math tips booklet and an organizer. The content is suitable for middle-grade students looking to strengthen their math skills in a fun, stimulating environment.
Why we rated I Hate Maths! 10C
I Hate Maths! is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Hate Maths! works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate I Hate Maths! as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, I Hate Maths! explores mathematics, adventure, educational, and national curriculum — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mathematics, adventure, educational.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780751315912
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
- Published
- September 2, 1999
- Type
- Fiction