Experts hope to provide solutions to 'maths anxiety' at MTU workshop 

An upcoming workshop in Cork is seeking to examine maths anxiety and how it affects the learner.

'Maths anxiety' — the psychological phenomenon in which a person experiences fear, tension, or discomfort when facing maths in everyday life or in exams — will be probed in an upcoming workshop in Cork. 

The condition can have a range of negative effects on a student’s academic performance and well-being, while also impacting their career prospects.