Ten ways that can help in reducing Math Anxiety

Here are ten ways that can help you or someone you know reduce Math Anxiety 1. Overcome negative self-talk.- It is very important to change the negative self talk or negative thoughts by positive one. 2. Ask questions - If you don't understand a topic, ask questions immediately, do not wait to do it after. You need to understand that topic so you can continue with the other. 3. Consider math a foreign language -- it must be practiced- You must practice Math all days, review what was giving in class. 4. Don't rely on memorization to study mathematics.- Do not memorize, use logic and practice. The more you practice the more you get it. 5. READ your math text.- Do not go over it by just looking at it. Read it carefully. Do first the exercises that are easy for you and then the complicated one. If you don't know one, skip it and go back to it later. 6. Study math according to YOUR LEARNING STYLE.  - Study the way you feel it's more comfortable for you. Maybe you like to visualize things, or you are and auditive person, use the learning style that work for you in other subjects. 7. Get help the same day you don't understand - Get help the same day you don't understand somethinf. If the teacher couldn't help you at math class, reach her afterwards maybe at lunch time, on your free period or after school. 8. Be relaxed and comfortable while studying math.-  Relax, math is like other subject. If you get anxious, take a few deep breath and repeat to yourself that you can do it. 9. "TALK" mathematics.- Name the mathematics concepts by their name. 10. Develop responsibility for your own successes and failures.