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Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

2013

Liberal arts mathematics

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A Math Therapy Exercise, Gary Stogsdill Jul 2013

A Math Therapy Exercise, Gary Stogsdill

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

Math anxiety prevents many liberal arts undergraduates from appreciating mathematics and realizing their potential in math courses and math-related endeavors. The author describes his development and use of a "math therapy exercise" that enables students to move beyond the paralyzing grip of math anxiety and cultivate a more positive relationship with mathematics.