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Recalling multiplication facts doesn’t automatically help children to apply their knowledge.
Throughout the preschool years, children’s early numeracy skills were lower if their parents were more anxious about maths.
New analysis shows boys are more confident in tasks involving maps and timetables. Parents can help by telling daughters it’s OK to make mistakes in maths.
Research shows students often start primary school feeling optimistic about maths. This can decline as students progress through school and continue into adulthood.
Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person’s ability to solve mathematical problems. It can be seen in children as young as five.
Many people suffer from maths anxiety, which can make using numbers difficult.
Use props, break the problem down and stay positive.
More testing will not necessarily help children who struggle.
An analysis of data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has found the gender gap in maths tests increased where papers contained more multiple choice questions.
Think of yourself as learning alongside your child.
Our study shows that maths anxiety not only causes children to struggle in exams – it also means they learn less at school.
Maths anxiety can be made a thing of the past, as new research shows.
Make maths more fun with these tips
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