Lenox Library to Host Lecture on Math Anxiety

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LENOX, Mass. The Lenox Library will continue its Distinguished Lecture Series on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. when Annette Guertin, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Berkshire Community College.

She will discuss "Are You Afraid of Math? Math Anxiety and Ways to Overcome It."

Annette Guertin will explore the topic of math anxiety, looking at ways to address it on a daily basis. How can breathing, writing, and counting be helpful? Audience members will be invited to participate in this interactive presentation. A resource list also will be provided.

For 41 years, Annette Guertin taught courses ranging from Elementary Algebra to Math of Art and Nature at Berkshire Community College. Embracing the philosophy that math is everywhere, she has researched and implemented biofeedback methods that help students far beyond the math classroom.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Please visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page for more information.

 


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