Original paper

Mathematics anxiety and stereotype threat: shared mechanisms, negative consequences and promising interventions

Volume: 15, Issue: 2, Pages: 115 - 128
Published: Jul 1, 2013
Abstract
Proficiency in mathematics is a major advantage in industrialised nations. Here we discuss several emotional impediments to mathematics achievement, namely mathematics anxiety and stereotype threat. Synthesising findings from empirical studies in the fields of cognitive, social, and educational psychology, as well as neuroscience, we discuss some of the ways that affective factors can negatively impact mathematical performance and lead to...
Paper Details
Title
Mathematics anxiety and stereotype threat: shared mechanisms, negative consequences and promising interventions
Published Date
Jul 1, 2013
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
115 - 128
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