Overcoming Math Anxiety

Math anxiety is a learned response, and like any learned response, it can be unlearned. Research suggests that roughly 30% of students experience moderate to high levels of math anxiety.

Reframe Your Relationship With Math

Instead of thinking "I cannot do this," try thinking "I cannot do this yet." Mathematical ability is much more like a muscle than an eye color. It grows with practice.

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Break Problems Into Steps

Complex problems become less intimidating when broken into smaller steps. Focus on the first operation. What comes next? Taking it one step at a time reduces the cognitive load.

Practice Consistently

Ten to fifteen minutes of math practice per day will do more for your confidence than three hours of cramming once a week.