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A meta-analysis of the relation between math anxiety and math achievement.

Colleen M. Ganley

Amanda L. McGraw Elyssa A. Geer

Mia C. Daucourt

Psychological Bulletin Vol. 147 No. 2 pp. 134-168 · American Psychological Association (APA)

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Published: Feb 01, 2021
Vol/Issue: 147(2)
Pages: 134-168
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Authors

Colleen M. Ganley

Amanda L. McGraw

Department of Psychology Florida State University Tallahassee Florida USA; Florida Center for Reading Research Florida State University Tallahassee Florida USA

Mia C. Daucourt

Funding

National Institutes of Health Award: HD052120

US Department of Education Award: R305A170463

Cite This Article

Connie Barroso, Colleen M. Ganley, Amanda L. McGraw, et al. (2021). A meta-analysis of the relation between math anxiety and math achievement.. Psychological Bulletin, 147(2), 134-168. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000307

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