ERIC Number: EJ1447913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0332-3315
EISSN: EISSN-1747-4965
Can Early Intervention for Maths Anxiety Predict Better Affective and Attainment Outcomes at Primary Level? A Systematic Review
Irish Educational Studies, v43 n4 p1523-1544 2024
Math anxiety impacts negatively on the individual's ability to enjoy mathematics, their perception of their own ability in relation to mathematics and results in avoidance of mathematics activities. Self-efficacy, motivation, engagement and attainment are negatively impacted by math anxiety. This study aims to explore the literature to identify if interventions in math anxiety predict better self-efficacy, motivation and attainment. PRISMA procedures were utilised, and a systematic review of the literature was undertaken in which six articles were identified as having met the inclusion criteria. Gough's Weight of Evidence (2007) framework was used to assess the methodological quality, relevance and evidence to the review question proposed. Findings demonstrated that math anxiety interventions have the potential to decrease math anxiety and increase self-efficacy, motivation and attainment of pupils. Limitations, implications for practice and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Skills, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, Learning Motivation, Learner Engagement, Prediction, Research Reports, Mathematics Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Elementary School Students, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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