Math Anxiety Bill of Rights

by Sandra Davis

I have the right to learn at my own pace and not feel put down or stupid if I’m slower than someone else.

I have the right to ask whatever questions I have.

I have the right to need extra help.

I have the right to ask a teacher or a tutor for help.

I have the right to say I don’t understand.

I have the right not to understand.

I have the right to feel good about myself regardless of my abilities in math.

I have the right not to base my self-worth on my math skills.

I have the right to view myself as capable of learning math.

I have the right to evaluate my math instructors and how they teach.

I have the right to relax.

I have the right to be treated as a competent adult.

I have the right to dislike math. 

I have the right to define success in my own terms.