Date
5-2024
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
Abstract
In this Capstone Project, the researcher examined educators' perspectives on math anxiety and investigated their personal experiences with math to identify effective approaches for reducing math anxiety. Addressing math anxiety is essential to reduce the tension and fear individuals experience in math-related situations due to environmental factors and teaching methods. The primary stakeholder perspective obtained for this study was that of educators, as they have the most significant influence on student's math comprehension and emotional associations with the subject. Following interviews with participating educators and a review of relevant literature, three emergent themes were identified: making math fun, phasing out timed tests, and ensuring educators are confident in their ability to teach math. Among these themes, phasing out timed tests was found to be the most effective strategy to achieve the goal of alleviating math anxiety in students.
Recommended Citation
Rogers, Celycia, "A Menace to Math: When Numbers Attack and Anxiety Strikes Back" (2024). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1738.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1738
