Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale

Taking a timed math test.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Being asked to solve a math problem individually, without assistance.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Waiting to receive results of a math test or assignment.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Reviewing different math topics (e.g., algebra, geometry, probability) before an exam.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Starting math homework.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Trying to understand unfamiliar math concepts (e.g., algebraic expressions, geometric proofs, statistical data).

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Solving math problems when others are watching or listening.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Asking a teacher for help when you don’t understand math.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Realizing your next class involves math.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious

Working independently on challenging math problems.

• 1) Not at all anxious

• 2) Slightly anxious

• 3) Moderately anxious

• 4) Very anxious

• 5) Extremely anxious