Do You Have Math Anxiety?
A Self Test Rate your answers from 1 to 5; add them up and check the key below.  
(1) = Disagree, (5) = Agree. 

  1. I avoid taking math courses when possible.. 1 2 3 4 5 
  2. Math isn't so tough now; but, it's going to get really hard soon. 1 2 3 4 5 
  3. If an algebraic expression appears in a book I skip over it. 1 2 3 4 5 
  4. I don't really like asking my math teacher questions. 1 2 3 4 5 
  5. I panic when called on in math class. 1 2 3 4 5 
  6. I worry much more about math tests than any other kind. 1 2 3 4 5 
  7. I can't wait until I don't have to take any more math. 1 2 3 4 5 
  8. When I see a math problem I feel tense and restless. 1 2 3 4 5 

SCORING KEY: 

32-40 Yep! You've got it. Check my 10 ways to reduce math anxiety. 
24-31 Not exactly comfortable with math, huh? 
16-23 Hanging loose. 
8-15 Whew! Cool as a cucumber! 

 

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