The NCETM Maths Podcast

Maths anxiety

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Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, Sue Johnston-Wilder, discusses the prevalence of anxiety in our maths classrooms.

A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.

Show notes
Taking part in the discussion:
  • Sue Johnston-Wilder, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Warwick and co-founder of the international Mathematical Resilience Network
  • Rebecca Longworth, Communications Manager at the NCETM.
    • Episode chapters
    • 01.06 – Introduction and background of Sue’s work
  • 04.29 – The brain and maths anxiety
  • 10.34 – Who does maths anxiety affect?
  • 16.00 – What signs to look out for
  • 18.11 – Tips for teachers
  • 23.07 – Where can we learn more about maths anxiety? Final thoughts from Sue
    • Useful links
    • A Toolkit for Teachers and Learners, Parents, Carers and Support Staff: Improving Mathematical Safeguarding and Building Resilience to Increase Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning Mathematics
  • Overcoming Mathematical Helplessness and Developing Mathematical Resilience in Parents: An Illustrative Case Study
  • Addressing Mathematics Anxiety: A Case Study in a High School in Brazil
  • Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain video (YouTube)
  • Explore previous episodes of the NCETM podcast in our archive.
    • Background reading
    • Siegel D (2011) Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation
  • Benson H (2000) The Relaxation Response.
    • ...more
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