Math anxiety: who has it, why it develops, and how to guard against it

The Nature, Effects, and Relief of Mathematics Anxiety

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Female teachers’ math anxiety affects girls’ math achievement

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Writing About Testing Worries Boosts Exam Performance in the Classroom

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The Neurodevelopmental Basis of Math Anxiety

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