Why do we abhor Maths?

When it comes to Math, most students are terrified with the prospect of studying it. Math anxiety is a common phenomenon that is considered when examining students’ problems in mathematics. Even students who have fondness for maths till middle school, suddenly develop an apprehension as when they move up the classes. In fact math anxiety is so common that there is a Math Anxiety Measurement Scale developed as early as 1972. The math anxiety can be related to test taking and performance anxiety. Some researchers have suggested a strong relation…

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