Exploring the Roots of Math Anxiety

What percentage of the population is thought to suffer from math anxiety?

• Exactly 30%

• About 20%

• More than 50%

• Less than 10%

Who won the Fields Medal despite experiencing math anxiety?

• Maryam Mirzakhani

• Laurent Schwartz

• A famous psychologist

• An unknown mathematician

What cognitive resource is believed to be decreased by math anxiety?

• Emotional intelligence

• Working memory

• Long-term memory

• Logical reasoning

Why does math anxiety cause more harm compared to other academic anxieties?

• It's more common in all age groups

• It's not as well understood

• It affects long-term career choices

• It significantly impacts working memory

How can parents inadvertently contribute to their child's math anxiety?

• By solving math problems for them

• By discussing math as challenging

• By not helping with homework

• By encouraging too much

What is a recommended technique to improve test performance for students with math anxiety?

• Studying for longer hours

• Short breathing exercises

• Skipping difficult questions

• Avoiding math tests

What can help free up working memory according to the video?

• Focusing on failure

• Ignoring the problem

• Working on more math problems

• Writing down worries

What psychological principle suggests that believing in the ability to grow can help improve math skills?

• Behavioral conditioning

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

• Cognitive dissonance

What should teachers focus on to help students approach math with confidence?

• Memorization techniques

• Creative aspects of math

• Strict discipline in class

• Frequent testing

What myth about math ability should not be spread?

• Only geniuses can excel in math

• Math anxiety is untreatable

• Boys are better than girls at math

• Math is not important