Mathematics

Maths Anxiety

A child suffering from math anxiety is not necessarily “bad at math”, but the stress they feel in math class and the avoidance tactics they use to minimize the amount of math they need to do, mean that they often don’t get the much needed practise that leads to math fluency.

A research based approach to math anxiety

Fortunately, research has found that, when it comes to math anxiety, parents can offer a great deal of help and support to their children. 

The infographic below gives 8 science-backed, practical ways to help parents conquer their child’s math anxiety.

Mathletics 

Foster a genuine enjoyment of maths

Scoresby Secondary College students from year 7- 9 complete weekly Mathletics tasks. 

By blending intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and rewards, and using best-practice theories of gamified learning, 

Mathletics keeps students engaged with maths. With fresh activities, challenges and regularly updated content, students will always have something new to learn and fun to do.  Check out the latest features the students have access to. 

Ms Michelle De BOER

Mathematics Leader