Full Description
This book addresses a critical gap in higher education by offering evidence-based strategies to reduce mathematics anxiety in non-specialist university students. Grounded in original research, Meena Mehta Kotecha introduces an interdisciplinary, theory-driven and student-informed pedagogical intervention that has been empirically tested and positively received. Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, neuroscience, and education, the book equips educators with inclusive, practical tools to build resilience, foster confidence, and support emotional wellbeing in mathematically anxious students. It also presents a unique overarching theoretical framework that enriches both teaching practice and academic research. Ideal for academic libraries serving education, psychology, social science, statistics and mathematics departments, this volume supports lecturers, teaching fellows, education developers, and researchers seeking to create more compassionate and effective learning environments. With its accessible language and cross-disciplinary relevance, it is a valuable resource for anyone committed to improving student engagement and success in quantitative courses.
Contents
Introduction; Abbreviations; Glossary; 1. Framing the problem: mathematics anxiety in the social sciences and beyond; 2. Mathematics anxiety: the story thus far; 3. From past interventions to innovation: a new theory for addressing mathematics anxiety; 4. Connecting with students: LOL; 5. Creating interest in statistics; 6. Feedback on formative assessments; 7. Collaboration and group work; 8. Concluding lectures and classes; 9. The intervention's impact on students' attitudes; 10. Gender difference in mathematics anxiety; 11. Transforming anxiety into resilience: future directions; 12. Investigative frameworks and techniques; References; Further reading.
