Is math anxiety intertwined with the sinking scores of American students? 6 strategies to reverse the trend

The US faces a growing math crisis, with nearly 40% of eighth graders and a quarter of fourth graders struggling with proficiency. Math anxiety plays a key role, eroding confidence and creating long-term academic and career setbacks. While states like California and Louisiana implement targeted interventions, sustaining progress remains a challenge as federal relief funding ends.

​The US faces a growing math crisis, with nearly 40% of eighth graders and a quarter of fourth graders struggling with proficiency. Math anxiety plays a key role, eroding confidence and creating long-term academic and career setbacks. While states like California and Louisiana implement targeted interventions, sustaining progress remains a challenge as federal relief funding ends. The US faces a growing math crisis, with nearly 40% of eighth graders and a quarter of fourth graders struggling with proficiency. Math anxiety plays a key role, eroding confidence and creating long-term academic and career setbacks. While states like California and Louisiana implement targeted interventions, sustaining progress remains a challenge as federal relief funding ends.