Psychology
The Development of Numerical Cognition and Math Anxiety in Children
Quick fact
Children as young as six show signs of math anxiety, and this anxiety often develops as a consequence of poor numerical competence, not just as a personality trait—early struggles with numbers can predict later anxiety.
Why this is interesting
Ever wonder why some children breeze through math while others panic at the sight of a worksheet? The answer lies in a delicate dance between developing number skills and mounting anxiety that can trap a child in a cycle of avoidance.