9 surprising reasons math scores are dropping

from Math Therapy · host Vanessa Vakharia

Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply)Everyone’s always ranting and raving about why student math scores are dropping, but are they focusing on the wrong reasons? In today's episode, Vanessa details some factors that often get overlooked:Kids are raised differently nowKids are more distracted nowMath anxiety has never been strongerMental health challenges are more commonMath feels irrelevantThe value of grades has changedLearned helplessnessAdults are more anxious tooSchool hasn't caught up to realityDid she miss any? Let us know below!Contact us:Vanessa Vakharia: Instagram, TikTok, EmailMath Therapy: Text the PodcastMore Math Therapy:Get the book: Corwin, AmazonAudiobook: Audible, SpotifyMerch store: Shop here

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