Tackling Anxiety in Primary Mathematics Teachers

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Tackling Anxiety in Primary Mathematics Teachers

Educational strategies and policy Teacher training Teaching skills and techniques

Author: Karen Wicks

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Collection: Critical Guides for Teacher Educators

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 28th February 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040374269


Overview

This book provides teacher educators with an understanding of the issues around mathematics anxiety and a framework of teaching strategies to support undergraduates, trainee teachers and established professionals in primary settings in developing confidence in learning and teaching mathematics.

Mathematics Anxiety in Adults

The existence of mathematics anxiety in adults is both prevalent and well documented, and there is a real concern that adults who are anxious or lacking in confidence in their own mathematical ability may affect the quality of teaching and learning for those in their care.

Research Findings

Research has identified that there are lower levels of mathematical confidence in adults working with children in primary rather than secondary schools, and that where adults are anxious this can be passed on to the pupils with whom they work.

Purpose of the Book

This book addresses issues related to the effect that mathematics anxiety has on those teaching and working with primary aged children and supports teacher educators to develop confidence in both trainee teachers and established professionals.

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