Math anxiety is something that many individuals suffer from whether it is during a big test or following along with a complex problem in class or completing their homework. The causes are numerous. The anxiety can lead to low performance and eventually avoidance from the individual experiencing problems with math.
How to conquer math anxiety
Thinking of math like obesity can be helpful. To head out obesity you have to do hard work and practice at eating write and exercising. There is no easy cure and it can take a while to overcome. Ensuring that the student is as comfortable as possible and that they trust the teacher in the classroom is key.
Specifically, the individual factors that affect math anxiety include cognitive skills (how your brain deals with math), physiological responses (the aforementioned cottonmouth and sweating), and motivational style (do you approach or avoid a challenge?).
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- How to identify and help kids with who stress too much with math
- Specific causes of math anxiety
- Classroom dynamics directly relate to stresses with topics such as math
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