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Ice Venkatesh is incredibly proud to share a milestone that is very close to her heart- third book, Middle School Mathematics: Competent Skills, is now available for pre-order!

This book is the next step in her mission to make math more accessible, engaging, and confidence-building for middle school students.

Why This Book Matters

For many students, math feels overwhelming. Competent Skills was written to bridge that gap—taking math beyond numbers and formulas and turning it into a tool for thinking, problem-solving, and building lifelong skills.

Inside the book, readers will find:

• Step-by-step guidance to tackle challenging concepts
• Real-world applications that make math relatable
• Exercises designed to strengthen logical reasoning and problem-solving
• Strategies to build confidence and enjoy the learning process

A Special Dedication

I want to dedicate this book to Mr. Carl Newman, Director – The Village High School, who inspires high schoolers every single day as we walk into the school.  I’m grateful for his leadership.

A Special Shout-Out

I want to give my heartfelt gratitude to Miss Kariene Jonker and Ms. Andrea Sealy for writing the foreword to Middle School Mathematics: Competent Skills. Your words set the perfect tone for this book, and your support has been truly invaluable.