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August 17, 2023 28 mins

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 Background reading
  • Siegel D (2011) Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation
  • Benson H (2000) The Relaxation Response.
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