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630224
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Arem, Cynthia A
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Conquering math anxiety : : a self-help workbook /\ Cynthia A. Arem
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3rd ed
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| Publication Statement
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Belmont, CA :: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning,, c2010
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xxiv, 216 p. :: ill. ;; 23 cm.++ 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
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9780495829409
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: 0495829404
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: 9780495829478
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: 0495829471
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| Notes
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Includes audio CD containing relaxation exercises
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-210) and index
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| Contents
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CD Track 1: Anxiety Reduction -- Track 2: The Calming Breath -- Track 3: Deep Abdominal Breath -- Track 4: Success in Math Visualization -- Track 5: Math Test Anxiety Reduction
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Do you really have math anxiety? -- The math anxiety process -- Learn to manage anxiety and improve working memory -- Overcome internal barriers -- Positive thinking is a plus sign -- Win with "success in math visualizations" -- Enhance your learning style -- Effective math study skills: the fuel of excellence -- Conquer test anxiety -- Be a successful problem solver -- Math is the future
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Publisher description: Do you get anxious when it comes to math and math tests? Do you avoid math because you lack confidence in your skills? Do you want to overcome your fear of math? The Conquering Math Anxiety book and accompanying CD are just what you need!! You are not alone--millions of people fear math and often do their best to avoid taking mathematics courses. But math and science counselor, Dr. Cynthia Arem, has authored this book to provide you with a "roadmap for success." Examples from real case histories make concepts understandable. You will learn practical, self-help strategies to: Gain mastery over math fears and anxieties, change self-defeating attitudes about math, reduce internal psychological stumbling blocks, improve math-study and test-taking skills, conquer math test anxiety, and tackle word problems and become a successful problem solver. The five-track CD accompanying this workbook takes you through powerful math anxiety reduction exercises--a definite must for anyone who experiences anxiety or panic when it comes to math
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Math anxiety
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching
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Self-help techniques
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