Originally published at: https://eduk8.me/2018/12/dealing-with-math-trauma-dont-let-timed-tests-form-your-math-identity/
Math trauma manifests as anxiety or dread, a debilitating fear of being wrong. This fear limits access to life paths for many people, including school and career choices. While math trauma has multiple sources, there are some that parents and teachers have power to influence directly: outdated ideas of what it means to be good at math. These…