Making Math Moments That Matter
Making Math Moments That Matter
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr
Math Testing Season and Anxiety: How Teachers Can Build Confidence Without Adding Pressure
32 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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As math testing season approaches, many teachers and leaders feel the tension. We want students to succeed. We know they’re capable. But too often, that message turns into stress, anxiety, and even math avoidance. So how do we walk the line between pushing for excellence in math and protecting student confidence? In this episode, we unpack the difference between high expectations and pressure in math classrooms—and why they’re not the same thing. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The critical di...