Section 1.1: Math Anxiety
Homework Hints

Problems 1-25
There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Just relax; do not be afraid to give your opinion. For the most part, these questions do not have "right" or "wrong" answers. You should spend about five minutes answering each question.

Problems 26-31
You will see these street signs throughout the book so you should know what each of them means. You should be get all of these correct whether your instruction has assigned these problems or not.

Problems 32-37
Note that these are Level 2 problems and are labeled Applications. Consequently, you have probably seen these street signs outside of the classroom. Don't be afraid to guess if you don't know or if you have not seen it before.

Problems 38-43
These are a bit more difficult than Problems 32-37, which is why you are given a list of meanings to match with the street signs. Don't be afraid to guess if you don't know. Notice that these are also part of the section of problems labeled Applications.

Problems 44-47
There are no right or wrong answers for these problems, but you should write down more than one or two sentences. Don't be afraid to write as if you were talking to a friend.

Problems 48-56
We will not give hints to those problems labeled Conquering Math Anxiety. For help with these questions see the book Conquering Math Anxiety: A Self-help Workbook, 2nd edition (Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, 2003) by Cynthia Arem. A copy of this book is provided free with new copies of this textbook. If you purchased this book used and wish to have a copy of this workbook, it can be ordered from Brooks/Cole Publishing Company at http://www.brookscole.com/mathematics

Note: Homework Hints are given only for levels 1 and 2 problems. Journal Problems are not considered to be level 1 or 2 problems. You can also check some sources for homework help on the Internet (see Links, below). You can also call the author at (707) 829-0606 or send an e-mail to: smithkjs@mathnature.com