'Maths anxiety' is a real thing. Here are 3 ways to help your child cope

  • Written by: Ben Zunica, Lecturer in Secondary Maths Education, University of Sydney
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From March 15, more than one million young Australians will sit the NAPLAN numeracy test. For most students, this will just be a routine part of the school day (albeit less fun than running around at recess or lunch).

But for others, the prospect of doing a maths test will be downright terrifying. These students may be suffering from...

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