{"id":26803,"date":"2018-04-10T10:45:18","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/?p=26803"},"modified":"2018-11-13T12:03:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T17:03:55","slug":"math-anxiety-is-real-causes-and-prevention-of-math-anxiety-and-how-parents-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/math-anxiety-is-real-causes-and-prevention-of-math-anxiety-and-how-parents-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Math anxiety is REAL: Causes and prevention of math anxiety and how parents can help!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Math<\/a>Math is vital in society. It is used in dozens of different daily tasks, from\u00a0telling time, to reading a car\u2019s odometer, to counting change, to calculating a tip. And, nearly every profession uses some form of math. Plus,\u00a0Mathematics is the only<\/em> language shared by all people worldwide,\u00a0regardless of race, culture, religion, or gender.<\/p>\n

Math is not just for\u00a0astrophysicists or Calculus majors pondering imaginary numbers or calculating difficult equations.\u00a0Math is for everyone, yet many\u00a0kids struggle with it and suffer from\u00a0math anxiety.<\/p>\n

Math anxiety is a phenomenon that is often considered when examining students\u2019 problems in mathematics.\u00a0 Mark H. Ashcraft, Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, defines math anxiety as \u201ca feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear [of math]\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Research confirms that pressure of timed tests and risk of public embarrassment have long been recognized as sources of unproductive tension among many students. \u00a0Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, M. Ed. explains in\u00a0The Causes and Prevention of Math Anxiety<\/em>, \u201cThree practices that are a regular part of the traditional mathematics classroom and cause great anxiety in many students are imposed authority, public exposure and time deadlines. Although these are a regular part of the traditional mathematics classroom cause great deal of anxiety.\u201d<\/p>\n

Much of this anxiety also happens in the traditional classroom due to the lack of consideration of students\u2019 different learning styles. And, the anxiety often translates into poor math performance.<\/p>\n

How to build a strong math foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month<\/a>\u00a0began in 1986 as Mathematics Awareness Week with a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. Today,\u00a0Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month is a program of the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics (JPBM). It\u2019s a collaborative effort of the American Mathematical Society, the American Statistical Association, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics with a goal to\u00a0\u00a0increase the visibility of mathematics as a field of study and to communicate the power and intrigue in mathematics to a wider audience.<\/p>\n

How parents can help at home:<\/p>\n

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  1. Make sure that your child understands the concepts, rather than just memorizing meaningless rules.<\/li>\n
  2. Review math vocabulary to ensure that your student can define the skills he\u2019s learning.<\/li>\n
  3. Computing math problems in your child\u2019s head will reinforce concepts more quickly than using a calculator.<\/li>\n
  4. Check to make sure your child is approaching his homework properly. He should study the textbook and practice the sample problem before starting the assignment.<\/li>\n
  5. Encourage your child to tackle more than just the assigned problems. Extra practice always helps!<\/li>\n
  6. Approach word problems together. Your student should read a problem aloud, repeat it, and even draw a picture of each problem.<\/li>\n
  7. Explain how math applies to real-life situations. Math is much more interesting if your child can understand its real world value.<\/li>\n
  8. Drills and flash cards are quick ways to solidify basic math facts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Math is the universal language. Make sure that your child speaks fluently! Math help is available in Nationwide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    According to the Nationwide Department of Education, in math, only\u00a044 percent of the\u00a0 students in third through eighth grades who took the Smarter Balanced Assessment test scored at the proficient level or higher.<\/p>\n

    So, what\u00a0can a parent do?<\/em>\u00a0Back to Basics Learning Dynamics in Wilmington, Nationwide offers 1-on-1 math tutoring at all levels from kindergarten through college. And, summer is the perfect time to build and strengthen mathematics skills for the upcoming school year.\u00a0 Students work 1-on-1 with an experienced instructor to review and learn concepts and create fun ways to remember them.<\/p>\n

    Each session is tailored to the individual child to meet his or her needs, interests, level of background knowledge and learning style.\u00a0 Previous school years\u2019 material is reinforced during these interactive sessions, with an eye toward next year\u2019s concepts, as well.<\/p>\n

    Math tutoring is available at your home, day camp or in Back to Basics\u2019 Newark or Wilmington, Nationwide locations.\u00a0To learn more about math tutoring in Nationwide<\/a>, please call Back to Basics at 302-594-0754.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Summer math programs in Nationwide<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

    This summer, parents can also enroll their children in Back to Basics\u00a0math programs\u00a0<\/strong>in Wilmington, Nationwide including:<\/p>\n

    Math Counts, Maintenance & Enrichment (K-1st, 2nd \u2013 3rd, 4th-5th)<\/strong>
    \nIn this 5 week small group math skills program our experienced instructors will provide strategies to strengthen your child\u2019s basic math skills as well as focus on exploring\u00a0problem- solving strategies, mental math training and logical reasoning. Students will work independently and within the small group to improve mathematical awareness through a variety of text and online materials.<\/p>\n

    $299 with $20 materials fee for 15 hours of instruction
    \n5 week program runs July 9 through August 10<\/p>\n