Imagine sitting in a classroom, eyes locked on a math problem you can’t solve. You begin to experience shallow breathing and sweaty palms as the pressure mounts. Today, we’re diving into the often-overlooked world of math anxiety in adult literacy programs, exploring why math feels like an insurmountable challenge for so many adults, and how we can break down the barriers to learning and confidence. To help us unpack this very common reaction to math are 2 experienced teachers who have worked with learners helping them to overcome their fear of math.