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Burton, Grace M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
Presented are several stress reduction techniques that can be learned by students so that they can take an active part in controlling their responses to stressors that they face. Helping children cope with stress will help them in learning situations and daily life. (RH)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
Kaplan, Rochelle G.; Harris, Cheryl L. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1991
Informal Assessment sometimes interprets enthusiasm and confidence in mathematics for cognitive competence. Presented are two case studies of interviews conducted to study the affective and reflective capacities underlying children's mathematical thinking during a nonroutine problem-solving task. (MDH)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Case Studies, Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Secondary Education
Bush, William S. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1991
Reported is a study examining the causes of development of mathematics anxiety in upper elementary students. Significant results indicate increased anxiety related to increased time spent on review and lower anxiety associated to small group work. The conjecture that mathematics anxiety is transmitted from teachers to students is not supported.…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Elementary Education, Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Education
