University/Organization
¹ Department of Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas

²Curriculum, and Special Education Department
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Title
A Taxonomy of Math Instructor Behaviors That Contribute to Math Anxiety as Perceived by Students

Synopsis
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to identify and classify those math instructors’ behaviors that are contributors to math anxiety as perceived by students identified with math anxiety. Identifying and classifying potential math instructor behaviors which contribute to students’ math anxiety is paramount as universities prepare math teachers as well as for school administrators to address potential issues within the math classrooms.

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