Overcoming Math Anxiety

In this issue’s feature article, we revisit an issue that continues to be of concern to parents, educators, and students themselves: math anxiety and how to reduce it. In “Overcoming Math Anxiety,” Marian talks about reasons that it exists, including the emphasis on getting the right answer — quickly — and the presence (or absence) of the so-called “math gene.” Marian
suggests practical strategies for alleviating this anxiety in both teachers and students.