Solution 2:
Develop a growth mindset
Maths anxiety is a well-known phenomenon:
in fact, scientific imaging has shown that when
some people think about maths, the same part
of the brain lights up as when they see creatures
associated with a fear response, such as snakes or
spiders!3 However, it doesn't have to be like this. In
this article, Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall identifies
ways that teachers can help learners to foster a
growth mindset around maths.
Find more maths education research and resources at oxfordprimary.com/mathsadventure
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