Math Anxiety and Executive Functioning

The video discusses math anxiety and executive functioning with experts Dr. Robin Cotting and Dr. Matthew Burns. Math anxiety is explored, including its effects on math achievement and various theories explaining its development. Interventions such as therapeutic approaches and skill remediation are discussed. Executive functioning's role in math achievement is examined, with a focus on working memory and effective instructional practices. The video concludes with strategies to support math learning through explicit instruction and scaffolding.

Who are the two experts discussing math anxiety and executive functioning?

• Dr. Sarah Lee and Dr. Michael Brown

• Dr. John Smith and Dr. Emily Johnson

• Dr. Robin Cotting and Dr. Matthew Burns

• Dr. Anna White and Dr. David Green

What is math anxiety primarily associated with?

• Better problem-solving skills

• Increased interest in math

• Lower math achievement

• Higher math achievement

Which theory suggests that poor math performance leads to higher math anxiety?

• Cognitive interference theory

• Reciprocal theory

• Deficit theory

• Motivational theory

What type of interventions yielded a small to moderate effect size on math anxiety outcomes?

• Math skill remediation

• Therapeutic approaches

• Physical exercise programs

• Nutritional interventions

What was a challenge identified in measuring math anxiety across studies?

• Inconsistent definitions of math anxiety

• Lack of standardized tools

• Limited sample sizes

• Variability in measurement tools

What is executive functioning generally associated with?

• Enhancing artistic skills

• Improving physical health

• Increasing social interactions

• Directing behavior towards a goal

What did the meta-analysis by Jacob and Parkinson (2015) find about executive functioning and math?

• A negative correlation

• A strong causal link

• A moderate correlation

• No relationship

What instructional practice is recommended to address concerns related to working memory in math?

• Explicit systematic instruction

• Unstructured learning

• Randomized practice

• Minimal feedback