This document discusses investigating and overcoming math anxiety. It begins by defining math anxiety as feelings of tension, apprehension or fear that interfere with math performance. It then lists common misconceptions people have about math abilities and the causes of math anxiety, such as teaching styles, exam pressure, and parental expectations. Finally, it recommends ways to overcome math anxiety through developing confidence, maintaining a positive attitude, daily practice, and using available resources.

2. INVESTIGATING AND OVERCOMING
MATH ANXIETY

3. METHODOLOGY

4. OBJECTIVES
◦To know about Math Anxiety
◦To know about the relationship between Math Anxiety
and Math Performance
◦To know about the causes of Math Anxiety
◦To know about overcoming Math Anxiety

5. INTRODUCTION
Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension, apprehension or fear that
interferes with math performance. The first math anxiety measurement scale
was developed by Richardson in 1972.

6. MISCONCEPTIONS
◦Aptitude for Math is inborn
◦There is only one way to solve a problem
◦Need to memorize a lot of facts, rules and formulas to be good at
Math
◦Men are better than women at Math

7. SYMPTOMS
◦Confusion
◦Lack of confidence
◦Negative thoughts
◦Sudden memory loss
◦Rapid heart beat
◦Sweating

8. Relationship Between Math Anxiety and Math Performance

9. Causes of Math Anxiety
◦Teachers Personality and Their Style of Teaching
◦Pressure of Examinations
◦Feelings, Worries, Difficulties
◦Parental Expectations
◦Peer Group Influences

11. OVERCOMING MATH ANXIETY
◦Confidence
◦Positive attitude
◦Daily problem solving
◦Habit of asking questions
◦Utilize all resources

13. CONCLUSION
Sadly, Math Anxiety is very common. Unless Math Anxiety
is confronted, it can turn into a permanent road block. So
Math must be looked upon in a positive light in order to
overcome math anxiety.

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