The Role of Symbols and Vocabulary: Maths Anxiety

This is one of series of lectures by the international expert on Dyscalculia and Maths Disorder - Steve Chinn, which will enable both teachers and assessors to improve their knowledge of teaching maths. Themes running through the course will be ‘effective communication’ and the use of visual images to enhance understanding.

Introduction
In this, the fourth in a series of lectures, Dr Chinn will address the following issues: Anxiety and the affective domain, including motivation and preventing withdrawal will constitute the main content of this session.

The role of language, symbols and vocabulary and an awareness of inconsistencies, especially in ea