TWG EKS 07: From Fear to Flourish: Strategies for Overcoming Math Anxiety in Students with Allison Dillard

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Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.

Join us for an engaging interview with Alison Dillard, a math teacher and author of several books, including the upcoming release, "The Math Anxiety Handbook." In this episode, we delve into Alison's journey and how she helps students overcome math anxiety and emotional outbursts. We explore her experiences as a math professor and the challenges students face after years of negative math experiences. Alison shares powerful stories of transformation and the techniques she uses to help students develop a growth mindset. We also discuss the importance of sharing personal struggles and stories to inspire students and build confidence. Additionally, we touch on the role of gratitude in math education and the benefits of creating a positive transition period for students. Alison offers valuable tips and tools for teachers to support students with math anxiety and provide a framework for working through difficult moments. Don't miss this insightful conversation.

If you’d like to see the interview on video and more information about her books and upcoming events, join the Companion Course to this series. Here is the link.

Inside the Companion Course, we are offering amazing bonus materials. Some of these resources include:

• Complimentary call with Cheri
• A chance to join the Math DYSConnected book launch team
• Access to The Purple X mini-course
• Complimentary ticket to the Introduction to Dysgraphia Webinar
• Complimentary ticket to Small Group Math Interventions
• Complimentary ticket to Saturday Math
• Two-part on-demand webinar on dysgraphia and dyscalculia with the option to receive CEUs
• Free downloadable resources

Plus, the resources that Ms. Dillard shared today in this episode.

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