In this episode, Nicola Woodford-Smith raises questions around the ever-growing topic that is ‘maths anxiety’.  There is no better placed expert to ask than Sue Johnston-Wilder who has dedicated years of her career to this topic. Nicola and Sue discuss the research behind where maths anxiety can stem from, and importantly how to use resilience to combat further problems.

Ep 16: 'Maths Anxiety! Can it be reversed?' with Sue Johnston-Wilder

Does maths make you feel anxious? 😰 

Have you wondered how you can overcome maths anxiety but not known where to start? 🤷 

And what’s dancing got to do with maths? 💃

In this episode, Aimee Merrydew is joined by self-proclaimed maths geek Dr Lizzie Harling to discuss maths anxiety and how to overcome it using numeracy skills. 

By the end of this episode, you should be able to:

1. Identify maths anxiety and how it can impact many of us 💡

2. Describe the value of numeracy skills to succeed in your studies, career, and life generally 🎓

3. Apply strategies to help you develop your numeracy skills and overcome maths anxiety ⭐

Hit play and learn how to make maths manageable and more fun 🙌

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Episode 15: Busting Maths Anxiety through Numeracy Skills

Nicola Woodford-Smith and Heidi Kirkland PhD, talk about how teachers can adopt pedagogical strategies to avoid anxiety triggers in their classrooms and dispel the myth that maths anxiety is just a dislike for the subject. Heidi has recently released a new book, Maths Anxiety; Solve the equation and she talks about the psychological angle that is threaded throughout. 

Ep37: Is maths anxiety just a dislike for maths? with Heidi Kirkland

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Each episode, Aimee Merrydew interviews an educator about an area of academic practice in which students typically struggle, from reading to writing and all things in-between. 

🪄 Whatever the topic, our goal is to address common academic challenges by sharing strategies that help you to develop your academic skills, build confidence, and find joy in your learning at university.

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