The book "Math Anxiety, Self-Efficacy, Hemisphere & HS Math Achievement" written by Nandhini M. delves into the complex world of mathematics anxiety, self-efficacy, hemisphere, and high school math achievement. The fear of math is a common issue among students, teachers, and parents alike, and it can have a significant impact on math performance, math skills, and academic achievement. This book explores the various psychological and cognitive factors that contribute to math anxiety, including self-efficacy, motivation, self-regulation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
The author also discusses the role of the brain hemispheres and cognitive neuroscience in math anxiety reduction and prevention. The book highlights the importance of mathematics education, learning, teaching, and numeracy in reducing math anxiety and improving math performance. The assessment and standardized testing of mathematics anxiety are also discussed, along with the mathematics curriculum, educational research, and pedagogy.
The book provides insights into various math learning strategies and interventions for mathematics anxiety treatment and management. The author explores the role of neuroscience and brain plasticity in addressing mathematics anxiety and improving mathematics attitudes. The book also addresses the impact of mathematics anxiety on gender, age, culture, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and giftedness.
Overall, "Math Anxiety, Self-Efficacy, Hemisphere & HS Math Achievement" is a comprehensive guide for educators, psychologists, parents, and students who want to understand and address the issue of math anxiety in the classroom and beyond. It provides practical strategies and interventions to help students overcome their fear of math and achieve success in this critical subject.