Three Steps to Shoo Away Math Anxiety

http://www.good.is/post/could-math-anxiety-become-a-thing-of-the-past/

MATHCONFIDENCE 
Three Steps to Shoo Away Math Anxiety as a Thing of the Past:

First, call it “Increasing Math Confidence”

Second, solve Math problems (Math opportunities) including multiple choice as compare/contrast with “good wrong answers” can increase knowledge, skills, attitude and scores!

Third, embrace Math mistakes! Learning from errors can be challenging emotionally but will improve critical thinking, build confidence and expand educational and career options.

Robin Schwartz aka Robin the Math Lady
www.mathconfidence.com
Author, Build Math Confidence e-newsletter

Do you see a connection between Math and peak performance?

Posted on Linked In by Math Confidence:
Do you see a connection between Math and peak performance?


Responses to Math and peak performance question:

Math is one of several activities that build confidence. Math is unique, however, in stimulating the ability to take a creative initiative in thinking. This ability carries over into many facets of personal and professional life.


Math has giving me so more confidence in other areas as well. This is why I am trying very hard on getting my son to love math for what it is. It makes you think in many differenct directions.

Confidence and Knowledge

Came across this link through an ACT article in the Wall Street Journal.
Confidence and knowledge and learning go hand in hand ;)

The Original Article
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125065253283242295.html#articleTabs%3Darticle


The Poster's Comments (includes the Knoweldge Factor link)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125065253283242295.html#articleTabs=comments#comment394900

Would You Ever Retake the SAT?

WSJ.com: I Took the SAT Again After 41 Years: Inspirational? Fun? Zany? Brainy? Would you ever retake the SAT?

http://digg.com/d1sGRZ

Many congrats to Sue Shellenbarger! The headline on WSJ’s home page says “the terrifying experience of retaking the SAT after 40 years.” Education needs better PR!
As Robin the Math Lady, I teach Algebra and Geometry for the SAT but really focus on the psychology of studying and learning Math. Many people have Math and test anxiety hence the name of my web site -- Math Confidence.

By viewing test prep as an opportunity for learning, people can improve their brain fitness (just like going to the gym increases physical fitness). Congrats to Sue for taking on this challenge! You have inspired me to seriously consider registering for the October SAT ;)

DIY Approach to Education: Response to NYT Brooks Op-Ed

Our complex education system can benefit from a pro-intellectualism perspective. And while it is “no picnic”, supplemental education and the DIY (do-it-yourself) approach has been around for a long time. Michelle Obama’s mother also tutored her kids with workbooks.

While test scores do not paint the entire picture, studying for an exam can build the knowledge, skills and attitude for academic, professional and personal success. It can also build life skills such as focus, persistence, and critical thinking.

Whether we love the content of the SAT/ACT, it is closest to a national curriculum – visit http://apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do for the free Question of the Day.

Learning how to learn and study is an important component of education that highlights the self-satisfaction that comes from personal development while also increasing brain fitness and confidence.

Link to comment
http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2009/03/13/opinion/13brooks.html?permid=192#comment192

Forbes Magazine's Article on Remedial Math

Like sports coaching, academic coaching can help people improve their knowledge, skills and attitude to develop to their potential. Kumon’s back-to-basics philosophy is attractive to parents who would like their kids to be more knowledgeable and self-dependent. By learning the standard Math algorithms, students reduce their dependency on the calculator while improving their grades and gaining confidence.

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http://rate.forbes.com/comments/CommentServlet?op=cpage&sourcename=story&StoryURI=forbes/2009/0302/095_remedial_math.html