Math anxiety can be a significant barrier for many students, causing feelings of fear, stress, and avoidance when it comes to math-related tasks.
Children may suffer from math anxiety for various reasons, including past negative experiences, pressure to perform, a lack of confidence in their abilities, or a perception that math is too difficult or uninteresting. This anxiety can impact their academic performance and overall attitude towards mathematics, making it essential for educators and parents to address and support students in overcoming these challenges.
Today, we share 8 strategies to help you support students suffering from Maths anxiety, particularly in the lead-up to standardised tests such as NAPLAN.
We discuss the following ideas:
Forewarning students before an event that may cause anxiety such as NAPLANvant to children’s lives. By incorporating these ideas into your classroom Maths routine, you can help them develop a positive attitude towards Maths and build their confidence in this important subject.
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Ashleigh and Alisha
Resources mentioned in today’s episode
FREE Multiplication Flip it game
FREE Division Bus Stop resource
7 Awesome Maths Games for the Classroom
