Some people fear spiders, others fear maths. Here's what 'maths anxiety' is — and how you can deal with it.
Brain imaging studies have shown that getting jittery over maths can affect your ability to process information and perform at your best.explored what was happening in the brain of children aged 7-9 while they solved a series of maths problems.
Anxiety interferes with your working memory, making it harder to recall facts and solve mathematical problems. This can lead to a vicious cycle: the tenser you are, the more your brain freezes up and the worse you perform, which only leads to more anxiety.Often, the seeds of maths anxiety are sown during primary school, with some studies finding that it can start in kids as young as six years old, Dr Buckley said.
It also doesn't help that the way maths is taught in many schools is the stuff of nightmares, Mr Woo said.Stereotypes about who is — and who isn't — good at maths can lead to negative beliefs about your abilities.
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