You have 10 seconds to solve each of the following problems…

5√128

+

WITH NO CALCULATOR!

𝑍 𝑋 4𝑌 −2

𝑌 𝑋 7𝑍− 4𝑌

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②

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What is the quadratic formula?

Write an equation in standard form for the line passing

through the points (5,-4) and (-1,-8).

Factor the polynomial:

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Classroom InteractionsKatie WardSpring 2014

“People are very happy to say they don’t like math. No one walks around bragging that they can’t read, but it’s perfectly socially acceptable to say you don’t like math.”

-Sian L. Beilock, University of Chicago

Math Myths

#1 Men are better in math than women.

#2 There is only one way to do a math problem.

#3 Some people have a math mind and others don’t.

#4 It’s bad to count on your fingers.

#5 Those good in math do problems quickly in their heads.

Math anxiety… is defined as an intense feeling of frustration or helplessness about ones ability to understand and perform mathematical functions.Math anxiety… is more than just disliking math - someone with math anxiety feels negative emotions when engaging in an activity that requires numerical or mathematical skills. Math anxiety… can cause one to forget things and lose self-confidence.

Math anxiety… results in poor performance.

Causes

Pressure of timed tests

Poor teaching methods in public schools

Unpleasant experiences in math

Risk of public embarrassment

Symptoms

Psychological:ConfusionLack of

confidenceNegative

thoughtsSudden memory

lossPanic and worry

Physiological:Rapid heart

beatSweatingNauseaStomach

disordersHeadaches

Ways to reduce the fearReview and learn basic math

principlesConsider math a foreign language – practice makes perfect

Do not rely on memorization

Ask questionsBuild a positive attitude towards math

References"Math Anxiety." Texas State University.

Counseling Center. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.txstate.edu/resources/shoverview/bro/math.html.

Sparks, Sarah D. "Researchers Probe Causes of Math Anxiety." Education Week. Editorial Projects in Education, 16 May 2011. Web. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/4y9clxn.

“What is Math Anxiety?” Web 2008. Retrieved from http://www.anxietyatoz.com/anxiety-types/math-anxiety.htm.

Is math an intellectual or emotional problem?

Why are word problems so difficult?