10 Ways to Overcome Math Anxiety

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10 Ways to Overcome Math Anxiety

• I am interested in mathematics only as a
  creative art
• Godfrey Harold Hardy (Mathematician)

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• Rate the following questions on a scale of 1 to
  5. Then add them to get the final score and
  subsequent result.
• Fully Disagree
• Partially Disagree
• Somewhat Agree
• Partially Agree
• Fully Agree
• A. I feel horrified when I have to go to the
  math class 1 2 3 4 5
• B. I feel uncomfortable when I am asked to come
  to the board in a math class 1 2 3 4 5
• C. I am afraid to ask questions in math class 1
  2 3 4 5
• D. I understand it now, but I am sure it is
  going to be difficult afterwards 1 2 3 4 5
• E. I tend to get lost in math class 1 2 3 4 5
• F. I fear math test more than any other test 1
  2 3 4 5
• G. I cannot concentrate when I have to study for
  math test 1 2 3 4 5
• H. When I am in classroom, I understand what the
  tutor teaches, but when I get back home, it is
  like I was never there 1 2 3 4 5
• I. I am afraid that I wont be able to keep up
  with the rest of the class. 1 2 3 4 5

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Check out the results 40 50 Dont be
disheartened, but you do have math anxiety! 30
39 You are not anxious but nervous about math
20 29 You are hanging between confidence and
nervousness 10 19 Wow, you can relax. You are
confident and have no traces of anxiety!
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So, for those who tend to freeze up in the name
of math test, we present 10 techniques. These
tips will help you to change your attitude and
motivate you to overcome math anxiety. 1. Learn
the test type Talk to your teacher and inquire
what types of questions you can expect in the
upcoming math exam. When you know what to expect
in the exam, you feel less nervous. But when your
mind encounters an unknown problem, it can turn
completely blank. So ask for a test study guide
to help you prepare for the test. 2. Start small
Keep the problem-solving session short at first
when you practice math at home no more than 25
to 30 minutes. When you begin to enjoy these
sessions, occasionally include longer and complex
problems that require more time to solve. 3.
Solve in a group Cooperative learning strategies
add an element of fun and stimulate higher-level
thinking. So find or create a group with whom you
can discuss, share and work on your mathematics
problems. Decide a certain time and huddle
together at a certain place. Think about the
problem independently before discussing with the
rest of the team.
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4. Learn stress management and relaxation
techniques Techniques such as deep breathing and
meditation help you to relax your mind and think
clearly in stressful situations. It will be very
helpful when you deal with nervousness and
tension that are very common in math examination.
Take out 10 minutes of a day to practice these
relaxation techniques and see the results. 5.
Fight negative thinking Lack of confidence can
be a major impediment for those students who are
suffering from math anxiety. Replace those
negative thoughts i.e. I cant do this, I have
never been good at math and I wont finish in
time with positive sentences like I know
this, I am prepared and I can do this. You
can hang these confident affirmations before you
so that it can inspire you. 6. Do not memorize
The first thing your mind does under stress is
to forget important things (memory loss). This is
one of the main reasons why you need to
understand math concepts properly rather than
memorizing the set of rules. If you understand
the reason behind the rules, you will remember
the concept better and be able to apply them in
different situations. 7. Start early If you try
to study the material too quickly, you are likely
to forget it quickly as well. If you practice
math problems over a period of time, you will
gain a better understanding of the concepts and
are less likely to forget it under pressure.
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8. Visualize yourself succeeding Imagine
yourself being relaxed while solving math
problems during the test. Think that you are
doing great in the math test. This visualization
technique is used by professional athletes to
prepare for major competitions. It will
positively help you to tackle tough math
problems. 9. Dont forget to take a break When
you trail in math preparation, you may over study
to compensate. This may worsen the situation. The
longer you study, the more nervous you become. So
take breaks. The best way to do it is to have set
routine study for an hour and take 10 minutes
snack break. Give you mind the chance to absorb
the material you have learned just now. The best
advice is to learn the concepts slowly. Practice
the formulas after learning it for best results.
10. Get help from math tutor or counselor After
practicing math problems regularly, if you still
have trouble understanding certain mathematical
concepts, you should consult your problems with
math tutors. These tutors are in better position
to make you comfortable on the test day.
Sometimes little outside help is needed to
overcome the math test anxiety. So hopefully,
with the help of the above-mentioned techniques,
you will be confident enough to solve the
problems and ace the math test.
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