Math Anxiety

The Self-Development Center provides a media library of personal growth and academic skills programs available to students, faculty, and staff at George Mason University. Media programs may be used in the Self-Develoipment Center during the hours the Center is open. Faculty and staff at GMU may check out programs overnight or over a weekend. Students may check out programs to use for classroom or group presentations. These programs are not for sale or rent to persons outside of the University. If the program is marked with an asterisk (*), ask the receptionist for the handout or written materials that accompany it.

Math! A Four Letter Word (20 min.)
This program introduces causes and solutions for fear of math and math anxiety. The program is most useful when used you with the book, Math: A Four Letter Word. (video)

Human Calculator (own pace)
This program teaches you to do mathematical calculations quickly in your head, enabling you to better handle math anxiety. (CD Rom)
Math Anxiety Desensitization (30-45 min.)
Anxiety associated with numbers can interfere with your ability to learn mathematics and perform well on math tests. These 5 tapes will teach you relaxation techniques and help you to practice associating that relaxation with mathematics. These tapes are best used with the assistance of a counselor. (audio)

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Send comments or questions to webmaster Diane Knight at dknight@gmu.edu. Updated September 7, 2001.