Resources
Free guides, tools and practical support to help you build confidence in maths, understand maths anxiety, and develop a more positive relationship with numbers.
Why Maths Makes You Go Blank (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Have you ever been in a situation where you have needed to solve a maths problem and felt your brain totally short-circuit? Here is what is actually happening in your nervous system—and why it has nothing to do with intelligence.
Or where you could do a topic confidently when practicing but when you face that same topic in the exam your brain buffers like the signal has been lost.
You're not alone. For many people, maths can trigger stress and anxiety that affects memory, concentration and thinking.
This free guide explores what happens physiologically when maths anxiety kicks in, why it can make even simple questions feel impossible, and why struggling in these moments is not a reflection of your ability.
Tips for Managing Maths Anxiety
Understanding maths anxiety is the first step. Learning how to manage it is the next.
If you feel nervous before maths lessons, avoid situations involving numbers, or freeze during tests and exams, this practical guide is designed to help.
Inside you'll find simple, evidence-informed strategies to reduce anxiety, build confidence and create better conditions for learning.
Cooking Up Confidence: Maths in the Kitchen
You don't need to rely on worksheets to develop numeracy skills. Some of the best maths learning happens in everyday activities, and cooking is a perfect example.
Whether you're home educating or simply looking for ways to support learning at home, this practical guide will help you turn everyday kitchen activities into meaningful numeracy skill-building experiences.
The guide explores how cooking and baking can be used to develop mathematical thinking through meaningful, real-life experiences. From measuring ingredients to scaling recipes and budgeting for meals, there are opportunities to explore a wide range of numeracy skills.