Student Lingo: Overcoming Math Anxiety

Question 1

When taking an Online Math Course, it is not important to communicate with the instructor about concerns

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What could someone with Math Anxiety do to alleviate stress surrounding a test?

Accepted Answer

Study in small chunks, Eat before taking the test, Answer easy questions first

Question 3

How could someone gain control of their Math Anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Try to not be hard on themselves and expect to make mistakes, Creating a schedule to prevent procrastination, Be open to new ideas and push negative emotions aside

Question 4

What is Math Anxiety?

Accepted Answer

The overwhelming feeling of the inability to do math

Question 5

You can gain control or overcome Math Anxiety

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Word Problems can be a stressor for people with Math Anxiety

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Boys are better at math than Girls

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a sign of Math Anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty memorizing

Question 9

Why would someone have Math Anxiety?

Accepted Answer

The person accepting they are "bad at math", Feeling inadequate next to male peers who "are better at math", A bad experience with a teacher, Negative attitudes about math that have been transmitted to the person

Question 10

How many of you enjoy math?

Accepted Answer

Math just isn't really my thing..., I do!

Student Lingo: Overcoming Math Anxiety

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Student Lingo: Overcoming Math Anxiety

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