Mathematics anxiety or phobia is defined as the panic, helplessness, and mental disorganization that arises in some people when required to solve mathematical problems. It involves feelings of tension and anxiety that interfere with manipulating numbers and solving math problems in various academic and life situations. Characteristics of math anxiety include nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, isolation, and loss of self-confidence, which can lead to avoidance of math. Causes include examinations, pressure to perform well, beliefs that math is only for geniuses, low math proficiency, and negative attitudes from adults, parents, teachers, peers, or nature of math itself. Effects in the short term include fear and pressure, while long term impacts