Examination of the Relationship between Primary School Students' Math Anxiety and Their Teachers and Parents: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The purpose of this study is a systematic review examining the causes of mathematics anxiety experienced by primary school pupils and their interactions with diverse variables. In the study, a total of 20 investigations, including four theses and 16 articles, were conducted between 2010 and 2022. The works carried out, the themes of publication year, purpose, method or design, sample level, number of samples, data collection tools, analysis methodologies, findings, and suggestions are covered. According to the reviews, it was discovered that the research conducted with the quantitative method was prominent. In the studies studied, the association between the mathematical self-efficacy of students, instructors, and parents and the mathematics anxiety they experienced was observed. In the research investigated, it was discovered that various variables were examined, and similarly, many findings were produced. In general, there is a commonality in the findings of investigations on the same subject. In the findings, most problems deriving from the student-teacher connection were discovered. In addition, it was noted that teachers and their parents suffered from math anxiety, and their anxiety levels differed according to numerous variables. According to the results of the research studied, various proposals were provided. Since the causes of anxiety are complex, suggestions are provided for the school system and teacher training institutions.

Keywords

• math anxiety
• student math anxiety
• parent math anxiety
• teacher math anxiety