A Modular Teaching Program to Alleviate Math Anxiety in Primary Education

Mathematics anxiety is a pervasive issue that undermines students' academic performance, self-confidence, and engagement with mathematics.Recognizing its adverse effects, six partner countries collaborated under an Erasmus Plus project to investigate the root causes of mathematics anxiety and design an innovative intervention.Using a mixed-methods approach, surveys and interviews were conducted in five partner countries to identify key factors contributing to mathematics anxiety in primary school students.Based on these findings, a modular teaching program integrating robotics applications was developed to alleviate anxiety and promote positive engagement with mathematics.This article provides an in-depth overview of the study's methodology, findings, and the modular teaching program, emphasizing its potential for transformative change in mathematics education.