The document discusses mathematics anxiety, a common condition that causes tension when dealing with numbers, leading to various emotional and cognitive challenges. It outlines practical strategies to manage this anxiety and shares personal stories from individuals who have successfully overcome their fears. The author, Dr. Betty McDonald, is a highly experienced academic with a focus on education and mathematics.

1. Betty McDonald
How to Manage
Mathematics Anxiety
Mathematics anxiety under your control
Being anxious about something is pretty normal. Many persons are
affected by Mathematics anxiety or feelings of tension that interfere with
the manipulation of numbers and the solving of mathematical problems.
This disabling condition can manifest itself in ways like profuse sweating,
nervousness, intense fear, frustration, helplessness, emotional blocks,
bizarre behavior, negative attitudes, cyclical avoidance, working memory
blocks, lack of motivation, depression, low self esteem, reduced self
efficacy, inappropriate assumptions, lack of achievement, learning
difficulties, erroneous beliefs, pessimism, doubt, distrust, and withdrawal
resulting in failure to achieve. This book exposes some possible causes of
mathematics anxiety and offers tried-and-tested, hands-on, practical ways
to manage it. Providing food for thought are specially selected quotations
from the public domain. Shareware graphics that are meant to serve as
stimulants for engagement and pleasure punctuate the text. Stories from
selected individuals carrying pseudonyms for confidentiality and anonymity
detail their personal experiences with mathematics anxiety and how they
were able to conquer their fears. Enjoy
Dr. McDonald, UTT PD Manager has served as Visiting
Professor to universities across 5 continents. With
close to 45 yrs academic experience she is widely
published. A Fulbright & HI Fellow,
UNESCO,APA,Canadian Leadership & Endeavour
Awardee, her interests include assessment,
teaching,learning,PBL,SL,PD,app.stat.
proj.man,technical & math education.
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