A Study on Causes of Mathematics Anxiety among students and how to overcome it

Abstract: Math anxiety is a widespread phenomenon that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds, impacting their performance and attitudes towards mathematics. The study aims at exploring what causes math anxiety and how it affects learning. Math anxiety isn't just about finding math difficult; it's also about feeling anxious, avoiding math tasks, and thinking negatively about math. Drawing upon a comprehensive review of existing literature and research studies, this paper aims to deepen our understanding of math anxiety and offer practical insights for educators, parents, policymakers, and individuals to address this issue effectively