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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Biomed Central
2012
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