Overcoming-Math-Anxiety 2024 2024 2024.pptx

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1. Overcoming Math Anxiety Faith Joy M. Cutanda March 6, 2024

2. Our goal

3. A Self Test: DO you have Math Anxiety? Rate your answers from 1 to 5 (1- Disagree, 5- Agree)

4. A Self Test: DO you have Math Anxiety? 1. I cringe when I have to go to math class. 1 2 3 4 5 2. I am uneasy about going to the board in a math class. 1 2 3 4 5 3. I am afraid to ask questions in math class. 1 2 3 4 5 4. I am always worried about being called on in math class. 1 2 3 4 5 5. I understand math now, but I worry that it's going to get really difficult soon. 1 2 3 4 5 6. I tend to zone out in math class. 1 2 3 4 5 7. I fear math tests more than any other kind. 1 2 3 4 5 8. I don't know how to study for math tests. 1 2 3 4 5 9. It's clear to me in math class, but when I go home it's like I was never there. 1 2 3 4 5 10. I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up with the rest of the class. 1 2 3 4 5 Source: Do You Have Math Anxiety? A Self Test by Ellen Freedman Copyright © 1997-2006

5. Math Anxiety Definition It is an emotional reaction to mathematics based on a past unpleasant experience which harms future learning.

6. Understanding Math Anxiety Math Anxiety: You are not alone

7. Understanding Math Anxiety Math Anxiety: What does it look like?

8. Math Anxiety: What does it look like? 1. Performance problems *blanking out during exams *receive low score on an exam *doing well in other subjects but not in math

9. Math Anxiety: What does it look like? 2. Avoidance *skipping class *not reading one’s math textbook *studying math only right before an assignment is due or just prior to an exam

10. Myths about Math 1. Men are better at math than women

11. Myths about Math 2. There is a “best” or “correct” way to complete math problems.

12. Myths about Math 3. You have to have a “mathematical mind” to understand math.

13. How can I develop math confidence? Remember: Some amount of anxiety is helpful to keep us motivated and energized about something (Math).

14. How can I develop math confidence? 1. Do math every day *15-30 minutes *avoid stacking all your math activities on one or two days

15. How can I develop math confidence? 2. Scheduling *build positive time management (time for everything)

16. How can I develop math confidence? 3. Prepare adequately *reviewing your math notes regularly *read the Learning Guides *for AA, start early rather than waiting for last minute

17. How can I develop math confidence? 4. Identify and eliminate negative self-talk *replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk

18. How can I develop math confidence? 5. Practice good self-care *get enough sleep, eat balanced diet, eat regular meals *poor self-care leads to poor performance in all areas

19. How can I develop math confidence? 6. Seek help *find a buddy or study group *seek a tutor *don’t let fear of asking for help keep you from reaching your goals

20. Techniques and Strategies when Taking Exams Do not cram. On exam day, eat breakfast.

21. Techniques and Strategies when Taking Exams When you get the exam, look it over thoroughly.

22. Techniques and Strategies when Taking Exams Take a deep breath, let it out slowly. Don’t bother about the other students in the room.

23. Techniques and Strategies when Taking Exams Math exams are usually timed-but remember, it’s not a race!

24. Techniques and Strategies when Taking Exams In Math, having the right answer is nice-but it does not pay the bills. SHOW YOUR WORK.

25. Techniques and Strategies when Taking Exams Finally, place things in perspective. Your future happiness will not be determined by it. Remember that a math test is just assessing your understanding of certain concepts and if you possess the skills to implement them.

26. A Self Test: DO you have Math Anxiety? Check Your Score: 40-50 Sure thing, you have math anxiety. Take note of the hints on how to reduce math anxiety. 30-39 No doubt! You're still fearful about math. 20-29 On the fence! 10-19 Wow! Loose as a goose!