I hate Mathematics

Abstract

Even though mathematics is in our everyday life, many studies indicated that from primary education to higher education students reacted fearfully, hatefully and anxiously in mathematics. Based on literature review about mathematics anxiety, this study reviewed the definitions of mathematics anxiety and the possible causes of mathematics anxiety. In addition to this, this study discussed such causes of mathematics anxiety as personality, parents, peers and teachers in details. In the conclusion part of this study, general evaluation of the literature and suggestions were given.