Gender differences in mathematics anxiety and the relation to mathematics performance while controlling for test anxiety.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Mathematics anxiety (MA), a state of discomfort associated with performing mathematical tasks, is thought to affect a notable proportion of the school age population. Some research has indicated that MA negatively affects mathematics performance and that girls may report higher...

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Main Authors: Devine, A, Fawcett, K, Szucs, D, Dowker, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Biomed Central 2012