MATH ANXIETY

Math anxiety is a very common problem worldwide but it is one that can be overcome. Do your research to find out what exactly math anxiety is and how it can be addressed. When you are ready, write  an essay in which you  discuss the problem and suggest solutions.

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         Beyond Math Anxiety & Reform: Liberation in Mathematics https://prezi.com/z6lyzzyskkp1/beyond-math-anxiety-reform-liberation-in-mathematics/  

·         What is math anxiety? https://www.oxfordlearning.com/what-is-math-anxiety/  

Reading material to make notes on

·         Math anxiety: can teachers help reduce it? https://hpl.uchicago.edu/sites/hpl.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/American%20Educator%2C%202014.pdf

·         The causes and prevention of math anxiety http://www.mathnasium.com/keller8

·         How to overcome math anxiety http://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/vetsupwardbound/StudySkills/overcomemathanxiety.pdf

Videos to take notes from:

·         Why do people get so anxious about math? - Orly Rubinsten

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-people-get-so-anxious-about-math-orly-rubinsten?utm_source=TED-Ed+Subscribers&utm_campaign=8e786896f8-2013_09_219_19_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1aaccced48-8e786896f8-49528177

·         Conquering Math Anxiety - The Power of Yay Math: Robert Ahdoot at TEDxAJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66y4W5HervQ

     Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/