When it comes to math, what do you think about? Do you get the sweats or do you get anxiety that builds up? Chances are if you are like most parents, you are not a fan of math. For most people, anxiety with math is a real thing and there is new research that this may be passed on to our children through actions.
Ways to beat math anxiety and help your kids learn #dyscalculia
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Math can cause anxiety in learners.
There has been research that shows math anxiety can start early. Sometimes as early as first grade and it can actually lead the child to want to avoid math and numbers throughout school years. It appears that those that have a more difficult time with math will avoid math more readily. There are ways to bring math into the home without anxiety, such as an app.
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“At the same time, people who are math-anxious tend to do worse in math at any level of ability.”
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Experts say math anxiety is a big problem in our country.
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Researchers at the University of Chicago recently found math anxiety can start as early as first grade and can lead to math avoidance throughout the school years.
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Less exposure can increase the risk for math anxiety once kids go to school.
