GSQT – Do you feel nervous about Math? Do you have fear of doing Math? If so, you are not alone because Math anxiety is not unusual. We have some tips for learning Math in English that you may be aware of.

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Math in English

You might be experiencing some symptoms of Math anxiety such as:

• Negative self-talk.
• Lack of motivation to work on Math.
• Putting off Math homework until the last minute.
• Panic when doing Math homework or tests.
• Difficulty remembering Math facts.
• Relying on memorization rather than understanding.

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Tips for learning Math in English

Math anxiety is a condition that you have the power to change, if you so desire. Here are a few suggestions to help you how to overcome Math anxiety:

1. Do Math every day: You will need to work on your Math course each day, if only for a half-hour. You must avoid doing all your Math homework and studying on one or two days per week. Schedule quality study time throughout the week and stick to your schedule.
2. Study smartly: Read the information on study skills, time management, note-taking and textbook-reading on this website or in one of the math study skills books. The more you try different approaches, the more you will discover what works for you.
3. Attend class: You must attend class to keep up with some information regarding tests and instructor expectations. You will see examples that are not in the textbook. You are responsible for all information and concepts presented in class, whether you are present or not.
4. Get organized: You need to keep good class notes. You need to keep a good Math notebook with lists of vocabulary, properties, formulas, theorems and procedures. Must anxiety is caused by disorganization.
5. Continually test yourself: Be aware of what you know and of what you don’t know. Keep practicing the concepts and problems presented in the classroom and in the textbook.
6. Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk: Having a negative attitude is an obstacle that does not need to prevent you from succeeding. Be mindful of what you are saying to yourself. Develop positive affirmations such as “I will succeed in this course!” to counteract any negative feelings you may have about your abilities or about Math itself.
7. Utilize all your resources: Math tutoring center, videotape, textbook, friends, study groups, your instructor… all are available to help you succeed. Only you can take advantage of them, however.

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There are many other tips for learning Math in English can help you reduce the aversion of learning Math. You should also find some related books as: Winning at Math (Academic Success Press, Inc., 2008), Conquering Math Anxiety (Brooks/Cole, 2009), Mastering Mathematics (Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1994), Mind Over Math (Warren. McGraw-Hill, 1978)…

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