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Foundational Math: Taking fear, anxiety out of learning mathematics #dyscalculia

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Students at universities across the country that are having to take a math class, whether they are good at math or not, have discovered a new math course, Foundational Math, primarily an online course, very helpful, even to those who struggle with math. Math can be a very stressful course for those who are not good at it.

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Do you or your learner have math anxiety? You are not alone.

A foundation in math makes it easier to learn, later.

Foundational Math has proved to be very successful in helping students learn and understand math concepts that they previously were not able to. The reason seems to be due to the fact that it is not taught like a lecture style course. This course allows students to pass this course at their own pace.

Key takeaways

  1. Foundation math is a concept that can be easy for students to learn as needed. It will take the fear and anxiety out of learning basic math itself.
  2. People have taken note and will contribute to the ongoing discussion over time. Foundation math introduces concepts that will help people adapt to their own skill level.
  3. Anxiety and fear are common when it comes to learning mathematics itself for students. Find a way to ease that stress and develop new math skills along the way.
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