Synopses & Reviews
This third edition of Arem's CONQUERING MATH ANXIETY workbook presents a comprehensive, multifaceted treatment approach to reduce math anxiety and math avoidance. The author offers tips on specific strategies, as well as relaxation exercises. The book's major focus is to encourage students to take action. Hands-on activities help readers explore both the underlying causes of their problem and viable solutions. Many activities are followed by illustrated examples completed by other students. The free accompanying CD contains recordings of powerful relaxation and visualization exercises for reducing math anxiety.
About the Author
Cynthia A. Arem is Chair of the Social Sciences department at Pima Community College. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Arizona, and was Math and Sciences Counselor at Pima Community College from 1982 to 1998. She is President of National League of American Pen Women, Tucson Branch.
Table of Contents
1. Do You Really Have Math Anxiety? 2. The Math Anxiety Process. 3. Learning to Manage Anxiety. 4. Overcoming Internal Barriers. 5. Positive Thinking is a Plus Sign. 6. Winning with "Success In Math" Visualizations. 7. Enhancing Your Learning Style. 8. Effective Math Study Skills: The Fuel of Excellence. 9. Conquer Test Anxiety. 10. Be a Successful Problem Solver. 11. Math is the Future References. Suggested Readings. Index.