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Johnston-Wilder, Sue and Lee, Clare (2019) How can we address mathematics anxiety more effectively as a community? In: 15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Theory and Practice: An Interface or A Great Divide?,, Maynooth, Ireland, 4-9 Aug 2019 (Submitted)
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Abstract
Mathematics anxiety has been discussed for over 60 years. The majority of those suffering belong to an identifiable subgroup, often identified as ‘female’, or learners with a ‘feeling’ rather than a ‘thinking’ preference, or empathisers. These learners prefer to understand the value, meaning, purpose and narrative of the mathematical tools they are required to learn. Ten years ago, we planted a seed for a change in practices that engender anxiety to those that build a positive stance. This seed has grown into a group of teacher and research practitioners working to overcome mathematics anxiety and build mathematical resilience. The paper discusses what is known, by these researchers and teachers, and how to develop innovative communication in order to work internationally toward elimination of the acquired, disabling condition of mathematics anxiety.
Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LC Special aspects of education Q Science > QA Mathematics |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- ) | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Math anxiety, Mathematics -- Study and teaching, Educational change | ||||
Official Date: | 1 May 2019 | ||||
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Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Submitted | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 11 December 2019 | ||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 11 December 2019 | ||||
Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||
Title of Event: | 15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Theory and Practice: An Interface or A Great Divide?, | ||||
Type of Event: | Conference | ||||
Location of Event: | Maynooth, Ireland | ||||
Date(s) of Event: | 4-9 Aug 2019 | ||||
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