MATH ANXIETY

Millions of kids, teens, and adults all around the world struggle with Math an[iet\. According to data, the maMorit\ of kids in the 3hilippines alone appear to have a phobia of Math. :h\ does Math an[iet\ affect so man\ people" :hat might make someone more fearful of it than usual" 1egative responses to Math could range from minor uneasiness to severe an[iet\. This an[iet\ freTuentl\ shows itself in educational settings, such as Math sessions or the buildup of upcoming arithmetic tests. It can also appear in certain people, particularl\ adults, as a reaction to routine Math related situations like budgeting for bills and e[penses. According to e[perts, arithmetic an[iet\ is brought on b\ unpleasant Math encounters. Math an[iet\, for instance, can occur as a result of failed Math e[am results or negative comments from parents or teachers about arithmetic skills. Mathematics is regarded as an essential subMect because of its significance. It is necessar\ to incorporate Mathematics in some capacit\ into the curriculum of man\ professional courses. It could seem like Accounting, Statistics, or even straightforward Mathematics. The general public thinks that having Math problems can make it difficult to succeed in \our profession. %ecause of this, students are terrified of Math. &hildren who struggle with arithmetic ma\ develop a greater fear of it because of how important it is. 2ne of the long term effects of arithmetic an[iet\ is the poor performance at work and school, which can result in unfavorable performance reviews and grades. This can intensif\ unpleasant emotions like low self worth, loss of confidence, all around concern, and more if it is not properl\ addressed or treated. So what is needed to do" 5egardless of whether \ou e[perience arithmetic an[iet\ or not, talk to \our teachers and fellow students about it for the time being. The first step in assisting in reducing the potentiall\ harmful effects of Math an[iet\ is talking about \our feelings about it, then facing \our fears and becoming better.

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The author is SST I at &amachiles 1ational +igh School