Achievement Failure Metacognitive Skills 
eSchool News
JUNE 26, 2025
Math scores, which are still below pre-pandemic levels , show growing achievement gaps between higher- and lower-performing students. Math anxiety can stem from a variety of factors, such as fear of failure, gaps in prior knowledge, negative feedback, or societal stereotypes. Hints can also help students who have a fear of math.
Catlin Tucker
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
It gives students a sense of direction, helping them understand what they are striving to achieve and how their current performance is positioned in relation to those objectives. Reduces Fear of Failure When students receive feedback that focuses on the process rather than just the end result, they are less likely to fear failure.
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