Mathematical exercises problems
Mathematical anxiety, an emotional reaction
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Feb 10: Math anxiety is an emotional reaction having to do with the manipulation of
numbers and the solving of mathematical problems in a wide variety of
ordinary life and academic situations.. |
It can cause one to forget and lose one's self-confidence. Research shows that students
of primary classes suffer more from this type of anxiety. But
a student can manage this behavior with support from the teachers.
Following are some of the ways through which a teacher can facilitate
his or her students in order to minimize the anxiety and enjoy
mathematics as a lively subject.
No more negative self talk
It has been noticed that extreme anxiety may get the student to indulge in
negative self talk, for e.g., "I never do mathematics", "It is just not
possible for me to pass the math exams", and so on. In order to
overcome the habit, it is the teacher's responsibility to treat all
students equally which encouraging them though some kind of praise for
their work. They should also show them their support in understanding
the problematic areas of mathematics.
Ask questions
The teacher should encourage the students to ask questions whenever
they feel that they are stuck on a problem. They
should be given the freedom to say, "Please explain … I do not
understand". And the teacher should be always available and willing to
explain even when the students want it done again and again.
Practice makes perfect
The students should be encouraged to practice the same kinds of
mathematical problems and exercises again and again. It should be done
in a way that becomes more of a gun exercise rather than drudgery.
No memorizing
Never ever ask students to memorise concepts. They should rather develop a conceptual understanding.
According to child's style
Everyone is an individual. The teacher should find a way that suits the
student's style of learning rather than making him or her do their work
just as the others. They should be allowed to learn at their own speed.
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