This book is designed so that reluctant and anxious math students learn current and relevant cognitive therapy and math study skill techniques. A broad variety of strategies (journaling, self-assessment, goal setting, math exercises, questionnaires, webbing, etc.) are designed to actively assist the leaner in pushing past their individual barriers to master math. , Chapter topics include neutralizing negative math thoughts, intervention strategies for negative thoughts, how to use your smarts in math, learning modes, using mathematics without calling it ?math,? choosing classrooms and teachers, how to retrieve the math stored in your mind, creative problem solving, and tackling test tremors. For anyone who needs and wants to succeed in math.

Managing the Mean Math Blues

Science & Math

Ooten, Cheryl

Mathematics

Pearson College Div

Is it possible for math-phobic students to learn math? Yes! Not only can they learn math, they can excel by learning the truly unique techniques in Managing the Mean Math Blues. Written by an experienced math teacher and psychotherapist, this book helps students overcome their negative perceptions about math using positive psychology, brain-based learning, and study skills techniques. Students turn failure into success as they practice these new skills on basic math content. With clear psychological models for concentration and focus (called flow) into math, students learn how to match their skills with math challenges, set short-term goals and seek feedback in order to learn math successfully.

Managing the Mean Math Blues: Study Skills for Student Success

Moore, Kathy

Pearson

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