Is your daughter more anxious over maths than your son? Blame gendered stereotypes about mathematics as well as anxiety of both teachers and parents finds a study. While mathematics is often considered a hard subject not all difficulties with the subject result from cognitive difficulties. Many children and adults experience feelings of anxiety apprehension tension or discomfort when confronted with a maths problem. The study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge showed that maths anxiety is seen more in girls than boys. The gender gap stems from the gendered stereotypes about the ability to crack maths. Primary-aged children
