The fear of math is real and its got a name.
It is called " math anxiety ".
People with math anxiety experience activity in the same part of the brain that processes physical pain !!!!
The brain of these people goes into a state of panic.
Where does this fear begin ???
1. Bad early experiences
2. " I am not a math person myth "
3. Teacher trouble
What we can do ??
1. Use real life math like cooking, shopping or budgeting
2. Mistakes are not failures, they are just part of learning.
3. We can use apps, games or online tutors.
4. We must get psychological support.
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