Overcoming Math Anxiety

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Overcoming Math Anxiety May 31, 2016 Edwin Cruz Black Collegians/Adelante Programs

Math Tutoring Services SMC Math Lab MC 84, Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-4pm 2. STEM Tutoring Drescher Hall 302, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 3. Adelante/Black Collegians Counseling Complex Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Agenda What is Math Anxiety? How to Cope with Math Anxiety Relaxation Techniques Tips & Tricks for Success in Math

Math Anxiety What is Math Anxiety? “Feelings of tension that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of problems in a wide variety of ordinary life and academic situations.” (Robinson and Simone, 1972)

Math Anxiety Nausea Light-headedness Sweaty palms Butterflies Heart pounding Fainting Going blank Worrying about failing Trouble concentrating Diarrhea Throwing up Shaking Headaches Feeling tense Crying

Math Anxiety The first thing people remember about failing at math is that it felt like sudden death. Whether it happened while learning word problems in sixth grade, coping with equations in high school, or first confronting calculus and statistics in college, failure was sudden and frightening. Why do we hate math? Is it early childhood experiences at home? Because a teacher made us afraid of it? Have we accepted societies assumptions?

How to Cope with Math Anxiety We learned to be afraid of math. Math anxiety is a learned emotional response. Your thoughts about math, not external events, make you upset. There is no such thing as a math brain or math gene. We are all capable of being successful in math! Focused activity reduces fear and anxiety. The key is to take action rather than remaining frozen in your negative thoughts. Cognitive reframing: a psychological technique for turning a negative into a positive.

How to Cope with Math Anxiety Practice mindfulness: “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way. On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Mindfulness increases positive emotions while reducing negative emotions, worry and anxiety. Focus on your present stream of consciousness without reacting to your thoughts and feelings or judging them as being “right” or “wrong”.

Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing Tensing and Differential Relaxation Palming (Visualization) Method Five Finger Relaxation

Tips & Tricks for Success in Math Classroom 1. Attend classes and practice active listening 2. Ask questions 3. Math is cumulative Studying & Homework 1. Practice! Practice! Practice! 2. Warm up your brain before starting the assigned homework 3. Do your homework 4. Don't panic 5. Learn from your mistakes 6. Don't be afraid of word problems 7. Ten Minutes Frustration Rule 8. Seek tutoring 9. Have a study buddy/math BFF! 10. Use technology to your advantage

Tips & Tricks for Success in Math Preparing for Exams 1. Study early and without distractions 2. Using your homework and textbook 3. Analyze the errors you make on quizzes and tests 4. Seek additional help

Math Tutoring Services

Overcoming Math Anxiety May 31, 2016 Edwin Cruz Black Collegians/Adelante Programs