“Math anxiety: an intense lifelong fear of two trains approaching each other at speeds of 60 and 80 MPG” (Rick Bryan). Mathematic anxiety can have a negative impact on a student’s performance and capability to fulfill expectations outlined in the classroom. Educators will begin to see students dealing math anxiety as early as fourth grade and peaking in Middle School and High School (Scarpello, 2007). Middle school students that struggle with this face feelings of panic, tension, and fear when dealing with math problems. Middle level educators can have a positive influence on these students by revising lesson plans and styles that better foster a productive learning environment.
When utilizing effective mathematical methods and practices
When utilizing effective mathematical methods and practices