Maths Anxiety: Solving the Equation - Paperback

by Heidi Kirkland (Author), Thomas Hunt (Author)

Maths Anxiety is a very common experience, reported by people around the world. This book will help all teachers of Maths, from primary education to secondary and beyond, to better understand Maths Anxiety and learn how we can address this within our classrooms, creating a more positive learning environment for all.

Supported by research, case studies, and anecdotes, this highly practical book explores and provides answers to the following questions:

• What is Maths Anxiety?
• Who experiences it?
• Can I measure it?
• What is involved in Maths Anxiety?
• Who and what can influence it?
• What can we do to provide support?
• Can teachers experience Maths Anxiety too?

An essential resource for anybody teaching or supporting the learning of Maths, this book provides tried and tested interventions to apply within the classroom, alongside strategies to use at school or at home to manage and alleviate student experiences of Maths Anxiety.