Math anxiety is a feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person’s ability to solve math problems. Researchers distinguish it from general anxiety or exam anxiety, although this may overlap. This math- related anxiety usually develops following a series of bad experiences that trigger negative thought patterns in relation to one’s math potential. These thoughts can manifest themselves as an avoidance of […] … learn more→
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Math Anxiety: How to Help a Child Overcome It
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What a fear of maths does to children – new research
Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and fear that many people experience when called on to work out a sum. For children, it can lead to behavioural problems in class, as well as physical symptoms such as butterflies in the stomach and a racing heart. Students with high maths anxiety perform worse in standardised maths tests and school […] … learn more→