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Should we fear maths?
How good are you at maths? Some people love the challenge of _____ or enjoy working out number _____ such as _____ . Maths is all around us, from working out how to _____ _____ _____ after a meal, to _____ your household bills. But many dread the moment when they have to deal with numbers and _____ and feel a real sense of worry and confusion. It can seem daunting, but this _____ _____ is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our _____ .
The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are _____ about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths _____ , 33% said they got tense doing maths _____ , and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good _____ _____ “is critical, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women, who love teaching maths to younger children.
Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “It’s not clear why maths arouses so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer – there’s no room for _____ – might make you more worried about _____ .” And once we assume we’re not a ‘maths person’, we avoid _____ things that we probably could do.
Psychologists have been trying to work out why _____ _____ can bring us out in a sweat. That seed of fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that _____ your fears can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a _____ , not a threat. Ideally, we need to think positively about maths and give it _____ _____ _____ .
Should we fear maths?
How good are you at maths? Some people love the challenge of algebra or enjoy working out number puzzles such as Sudoko. Maths is all around us, from working out how to split the bill after a meal, to calculating your household bills. But many dread the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry and confusion. It can seem daunting, but this ‘maths anxiety’ is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our ability.
The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is critical, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women, who love teaching maths to younger children.
Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “It’s not clear why maths arouses so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer – there’s no room for bluffing – might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume we’re not a ‘maths person’, we avoid solving things that we probably could do.Psychologists have been trying to work out why mental arithmetic can bring us out in a sweat. That seed of fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that articulating your fears can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat. Ideally, we need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.
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1. algebra /ˈældʒɪbrə/
🔹 Definition (EN): A branch of mathematics that uses symbols and letters to represent numbers and quantities in equations and formulas.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một nhánh của toán học sử dụng ký hiệu và chữ cái để biểu thị số và đại lượng trong phương trình và công thức.
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2. puzzle /ˈpʌz.əl/
🔹 Definition (EN): A game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một trò chơi, bài toán hoặc đồ chơi kiểm tra trí thông minh hoặc kiến thức của một người.
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3. Sudoku /suˈdəʊ.kuː/
🔹 Definition (EN): A number puzzle where players place digits 1-9 in a grid so that no number repeats in any row, column, or smaller square.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một trò chơi số trong đó người chơi điền các chữ số từ 1-9 vào một lưới sao cho không có số nào bị lặp lại trong cùng một hàng, cột hoặc ô vuông nhỏ hơn.
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4. split the bill /splɪt ðə bɪl/
🔹 Definition (EN): To divide the cost of a meal or purchase among multiple people.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Chia tiền hóa đơn giữa nhiều người.
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5. calculate /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/
🔹 Definition (EN): To determine a number or amount using mathematical processes.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Xác định một con số hoặc số lượng bằng cách sử dụng các phép toán.
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6. figures /ˈfɪɡ.ərz/
🔹 Definition (EN): Numbers or statistics representing information, especially in calculations.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Các con số hoặc số liệu đại diện cho thông tin, đặc biệt trong tính toán.
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7. maths anxiety /mæθs æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
🔹 Definition (EN): The feeling of stress or fear when dealing with mathematical problems.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Cảm giác căng thẳng hoặc sợ hãi khi phải đối mặt với các vấn đề toán học.
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8. ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
🔹 Definition (EN): The skill or power to do something.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Khả năng hoặc kỹ năng để làm một việc gì đó.
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9. nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/
🔹 Definition (EN): Feeling worried or anxious about something.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Cảm thấy lo lắng hoặc hồi hộp về điều gì đó.
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10. problem /ˈprɒb.ləm/
🔹 Definition (EN): A difficulty or challenge that needs to be solved.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một khó khăn hoặc thử thách cần được giải quyết.
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11. homework /ˈhəʊm.wɜːk/
🔹 Definition (EN): School assignments that students complete at home.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Bài tập về nhà mà học sinh phải hoàn thành tại nhà.
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12. role model /rəʊl ˈmɒd.əl/
🔹 Definition (EN): A person who is admired and looked up to as an example to follow.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một người được ngưỡng mộ và noi gương.
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13. bluff /blʌf/
🔹 Definition (EN): To pretend to know or do something when you actually don’t.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Giả vờ biết hoặc làm một việc gì đó trong khi thực tế không biết.
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14. underperform /ˌʌn.də.pəˈfɔːm/
🔹 Definition (EN): To do worse than expected.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Làm kém hơn mong đợi.
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15. solve /sɒlv/
🔹 Definition (EN): To find the answer to a problem.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Tìm ra câu trả lời cho một vấn đề.
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16. mental arithmetic /ˈmen.təl əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/
🔹 Definition (EN): The ability to do mathematical calculations in one’s head without using a calculator.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Khả năng thực hiện phép toán trong đầu mà không cần dùng máy tính.
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17. articulate /ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/
🔹 Definition (EN): To express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Diễn đạt suy nghĩ và ý tưởng một cách rõ ràng và hiệu quả.
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18. challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
🔹 Definition (EN): A difficult task that requires effort and determination to complete.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một nhiệm vụ khó khăn đòi hỏi nỗ lực và quyết tâm để hoàn thành.
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19. a second chance /ə ˈsɛk.ənd tʃɑːns/
🔹 Definition (EN): Another opportunity to try something again after failing the first time.
🔹 Định nghĩa (VN): Một cơ hội khác để thử lại điều gì đó sau khi thất bại lần đầu tiên.
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