Embedded Files
Math Anxiety is a feeling of tension that interferes with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of math problems (working memory) in a wide variety of ordinary life and academic situations.
Math Anxiety is a feeling of tension that interferes with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of math problems (working memory) in a wide variety of ordinary life and academic situations.
WHAT IS MATH ANXIETY? The Causes and How to Overcome It
WHAT IS MATH ANXIETY? The Causes and How to Overcome It
Symptoms of Math Anxiety
Symptoms of Math Anxiety
Frustration
Frustration
Somatic Symptoms
Somatic Symptoms
Difficulty Memorizing or Concentrating
Difficulty Memorizing or Concentrating
Avoidance
Avoidance
Codependency
Codependency
Negative Self-Talk
Negative Self-Talk
Causes of Math Anxiety
Causes of Math Anxiety
Genetic
Genetic
Timed Tests
Timed Tests
Trauma
Trauma
Learned Behaviors
Learned Behaviors
Lack of Control
Lack of Control
Belief that Math Ability is Fixed
Belief that Math Ability is Fixed
How to Reduce Math Anxiety
How to Reduce Math Anxiety
Share anxiety statistics to normalize fear
Praise effort over solutions (Growth Mindset)
Teach math in context
Encourage collaboration
Teach students to respond to automatic thoughts (see video below)
Acknowledge frustration and struggle as an important part to learning process
Improve working memory - math anxiety interferes with working memory (article below)
Utilizing lessons that are low floor/high ceiling activities
Use the 3 R's - Recognize, Release, Replace: When students can recognize they are being anxious or utilizing a fixed mindset, they can then release those feelings, and replace with a new mindset. When we normalize the emotions of fear or using a fixed mindset, we can then work on strategies to identify how to replace those feelings with actions to alleviate the feelings and plan the best course of action moving forward. This is a skill that can be used in any aspect of life.
Use the 3 R's - Recognize, Release, Replace: When students can recognize they are being anxious or utilizing a fixed mindset, they can then release those feelings, and replace with a new mindset. When we normalize the emotions of fear or using a fixed mindset, we can then work on strategies to identify how to replace those feelings with actions to alleviate the feelings and plan the best course of action moving forward. This is a skill that can be used in any aspect of life.
Page updated
Report abuse