One article suggests that parents may actually be afraid of math for various reasons. The Association of Psychological Science is one group that has made that assertion. Those fears can affect kids in a number of important ways as well. These students could be less likely to try out the math for themselves.
Math anxiety is a real learning issue.
Schools want to see their students succeed when they are taking math classes. They can learn a variety of skills that they will put into effect over time. Students might enjoy math if they give the subject a chance in school. Teachers can explain basic concepts and help students that are struggling.
Researchers also found that “when parents reported helping with math homework less often, children’s math achievement and attitudes were not related to parents’ math anxiety,” according to the study
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- A study published by the Association for Psychological Science shows that having parents who are scared of math may be the reason their kids feel the same way.
- This is not because of genetics but the real cause is a lot more environmental and within a family’s control.
- Expressing anxiety about math, according to research, makes all the difference.
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