Mathematical Thinking Can Open New Worlds
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Are You Anxious About Math?
Researchers tested the math anxiety of 17 female first and second grade teachers by having them rate how anxious they'd be in certain math related situations. The good news is that this discomfort doesn't affect all math students the same way. But when female teachers are anxious about math, it disproportionately affects their female students. These girls were also more likely to believe that boys are better at math and girls are better at readin When people talk about needing more diverse roll models, this is what they're talking about. Research shows that kids emulate the people who are most like them. And if the people most like you are anxious aboutMath, you will be two girls need to see that there are amazing female mathematic
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