What is ‘maths anxiety’ and what can we do to combat it?

This was the million-dollar question that Mr Seagull and Mr Boobier were combating in this term's parent workshop. 

It isn’t uncommon for children to hear phrases from adults such as “it’s okay, you’re just not a maths person” or “I hated maths in school too”. Similar to many aspects of life, having a positive mindset when it comes to mathematics will have the biggest impact. The choice of words and phrases from parents and teachers does matter. Let’s build up, rather than knock down! Mr Seagull, thanks for sharing your passion for the subject with Kensington Primary School.