Abstract
Mathematics anxiety and examination anxiety affect student well-being, engagement, and performance in the mathematics classroom. An increase in confidence in the mathematics classroom leads to a decrease in anxiety. This paper reports on the Five Question Approach (FQA) to teaching mathematics which provides teachers with a method of reducing these anxieties. This case study draws on data collected in three Australian secondary classrooms using the FQA as an intervention. Findings indicate that when added to normal classroom practice, the Five Question Approach alleviated these anxieties to some extent and increased engagement and academic performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Surfing the Waves of Mathematics Education: Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 30 June-4 July 2024, Gold Coast |
| Editors | Jana Višňovská, Emily Ross, Seyum Getenet |
| Place of Publication | Adelaide, S.A. |
| Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Pages | 319-326 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781920846350 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Conference - Gold Coast, Australia Duration: 30 Jun 2024 → 4 Jul 2024 Conference number: 46th |
Conference
| Conference | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Gold Coast |
| Period | 30/06/24 → 4/07/24 |