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A Math Therapy Exercise, Gary Stogsdill
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.