Journal of Advances in Education Research

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DOI: 10.22606/jaer.2019.42004

• Joseph M. Furner^*
  Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL, United States

Math anxiety remains a critical issue affecting student performance and confidence across
grade levels throughout the world. This shares data on math anxiety trends and discusses how
students’ poor attitudes toward math can be the real disability for them in life. This paper provides
much research and recommendations of best practices for teaching math and addressing such
concerns in light of the reality of math anxiety existing in a world where we are preparing our young
people for a STEM world. Research, best practices for teaching, strategies, and a survey are included.
Keywords: Math Anxiety, Attitudes, Disability, STEM, Best Practices

Math Anxiety, Attitudes, Disability, STEM, Best Practices

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