The math anxiety is a real challenge that students and educators face today all over the world. Estimates show that the 30% average of the students suffer from some form of anxiety math.
His impact on the process of learning of mathematics is undeniable. The math anxiety or self-confidence can have a strong influence in it performance of the students in all educational levelsincluding university, still in math-oriented careers such as engineering, data analysis, software development, among others.
In comparison with other OECD countriesin Mexico 75% of students between 15 and 16 years old ensures that they often worry about having difficulties in math class. “This situation can be improved by thinking about new ways of approaching learning of mathematics.
Is he time to take advantage of the advancement of technology and incorporate tools that propose a friendlier experiencesimple and playful for boys and girls”, assures Daniel Bojorquez, Inside Sales for Matific in Mexico.
“It’s time to tackle the myths around math that so much affect students throughout their educational trajectory. From think that we are incapable of understanding themgoing through the fact of sustaining that the math is not for girls and it suits the kids better; or that only can understand math those who are born with a certain gift. All fallacies”, emphasized Bojorquez.
“In the Matific Olympics (the world’s largest online math competition), we see how year after year these myths are dilutedsince each time they are plus the boys and girls who join the competition organized by Matific, to have fun while learning and practicing mathematical problems”.
In the Matific Olympics 2022 607 schools participated, 52 thousand 492 students, and two thousand 254 teachersfrom different Latin American countries simultaneously.
How to work math anxiety in schools?
- Create a supportive environment
It is important create a positive classroom environment that accompanies the student trajectory regarding the hard sciences. Create the conditions for the boys and girls feel safe for express your doubts and make mistakes without fear of being judged. teachers should foster a climate of respect and encouragement, and encourage students to work together and help each other.
- Provide constructive feedback
And encouraging students to help them overcome anxiety math. recognize and praise progress and the efforts of boys and girls can boost your confidence and motivation.
- Teach problem solving strategies
The students often feel anxious before the math problems because they don’t know how to approach them. Must be teach effective strategies problem solving, such as identification of relevant informationthe creating a plan and review of the results. This give to tools needed to address the challenges mathematics more safely and effectively.
- Addressing learning from early childhood
It is recommended bring mathematics closer to boys and girls from their first years of life. The sooner they become familiar with mathematics, faster they will lose their fear. That is why you are incorporating the playful as a modality of early childhood education.
- Take advantage of new technologies
It’s time to add new tools and technological platforms as part of the learning process. There are more and more 100% playful apps, created for this purpose. It is proven that from the game boys and girls approach mathematical learning with greater enthusiasmjoy and without fear of error.
“It is important to remember that addressing math anxiety takes time and patience. For reduce high numbers from stats current, is key that Mexican girls and boys, dabble in math through different tools and learning methodologies. Learning by playing from a young age it is the most successful formula”, concluded Daniel.