Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 20, 2026
14:43
Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish
Published on: July 18, 2020
8.5K
The Relationship Between Math Anxiety and Math Performance: A Meta-Analytic Investigation
Jing Zhang1, Nan Zhao2, Qi Ping Kong1
1Faculty of Education, College of Teacher Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 27, 2019
Summary
Math anxiety (MA) negatively impacts math performance. This effect is stronger in Asian students and high schoolers, and when assessing problem-solving skills, indicating key moderating factors.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Math anxiety (MA) is hypothesized to impair academic achievement in mathematics.
- The specific factors that influence the relationship between MA and math performance require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Math anxiety consistently predicts lower math performance across diverse student populations.
- Cultural background (e.g., Asian vs. European students) and educational level (e.g., high school vs. elementary) significantly moderate the impact of MA.
- Assessment methods, particularly those focusing on problem-solving, are crucial in understanding the MA-performance relationship.
Related Concept Videos
01:24Convolution: Math, Graphics, and Discrete Signals
857
In any LTI (Linear Time-Invariant) system, the convolution of two signals is denoted using a convolution operator, assuming all initial conditions are zero. The convolution integral can be divided into two parts: the zero-input or natural response and the zero-state or forced response, with t0 indicating the initial time.
To simplify the convolution integral, it is assumed that both the input signal and impulse response are zero for negative time values. The graphical convolution process...
To simplify the convolution integral, it is assumed that both the input signal and impulse response are zero for negative time values. The graphical convolution process...
857
02:12Relationship Formation
45.2K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
45.2K
01:18Anxiety: Overview
950
Anxiety is a common mental disorder featuring excessive worry, fear, and apprehension, significantly affecting daily life. People with anxiety disorders experience persistent and intense anxiety, interrupting their everyday functioning.
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
950
01:30Generalized Anxiety Disorder
651
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic condition characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry that persists for at least six months, significantly interfering with daily functioning. Unlike situational anxiety, which arises in response to specific stressors, GAD often occurs without a clear cause. Individuals may experience disproportionate worry about work, health, or relationships. For instance, a person might continuously fear poor health despite normal medical evaluations or...
651
01:28Ending Relationships
172
The dissolution of intimate relationships presents complex emotional and psychological challenges, particularly when emotional bonds are strong, the relationship is long-standing, and perceived alternatives are limited. This distress often intensifies in romantic breakups, where the initiator may experience greater turmoil than the rejected partner. Contributing factors include residual attachment, guilt over causing pain, and uncertainty about how to manage the situation. The stress is further...
172
01:28Social Anxiety Disorder
458
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might face humiliation, rejection, embarrassment, or negative evaluation. This disorder leads individuals to avoid activities like casual conversations, public speaking, or seemingly simple tasks such as eating, signing documents, or swimming, in public settings. Its impact extends beyond discomfort, often significantly interfering with daily functioning and quality of life.
458