Mathematics Anxiety in Society: A Real Phenomena and a Real Solution

While math anxiety still remains a real issue affecting student performance and confidence, today it is even more critical with the greater emphasis on producing more students for careers in STEM fields. In an effort to understand ways to ease math anxiety and encourage adaptive achievement behaviors to deal with such anxiety, this paper will explore the topic and provide research-based practices in providing a solution to this existing problem in our schools. There are many studies that show using technology in the teaching of mathematics will help to alleviate math anxiety and encourage students to enjoy learning mathematics. GeoGebra, a dynamic mathematics software, can assist in developing a deeper understanding of geometric/measurement/algebraic concepts in the mathematics classrooms from Grades K-16. Emphasis on addressing math anxiety as a teacher and using technologies like GeoGebra software to teach math are the main foci of the paper

Exploring Relationships of Number Patterns Using Number Tables

Through this study of square number tables, users will be able to explore various mathematics relationships like multiples and prime numbers. These relationships will lead to a study of Pascal’s Triangle. This paper helps to strengthen numeric relations to provide a foundation for Number Theory. Four activities are provided for student growth and web sites are included for further extended study

Exploring Numerical Relationships Through Interactive Numbered Squares of Differing Sizes

This interactive presentation is designed to reinforce student\u27s thinking skills and enhance their abilities to learn mathematical concepts through an investigative approach by using our counting system as a base. They will utilize simple \u27detective\u27 work to make generalizations of the number relationships and prove mathematical principles behind the generalizations

Investigating Numeric Relationships Using an Interactive Tool: Covering Number Sense Concepts for the Middle Grades

This article investigates intriguing number patterns utilizing an emerging technology called the Square Tool. Middle School math teachers will find the Square Tool useful in making connections and bridging the gap from the concrete to the abstract. Pattern recognition helps students discover mathematical concepts. With the development of puzzles, games, and computer programs, students learn and practice the skills that are created in the mathematics classrooms. By studying patterns that exist within different number arrangements, consistencies are observed among them. Middle School students will investigate various mathematics relationships found in numbered squares including multiples, factors, ratios of comparative numbers, and other mathematical concepts

Using an Interactive Java Tool to Explore Numeric Relationships for All Grade Levels

We discuss using an interactive Java tool on the Internet to explore numeric relationships ranging from simple operations to prime and multiples to modulus. Classroom activities are provided for all grade levels