State math anxiety decreases linearly from pre- to post-task, with a stronger decrease for individuals with higher trait math anxiety¶
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q3 i? State math anxiety decreases over the three task phases (pre, mid, post) by an estimate of -0.30 per time point. → Yao 2026
q3 i? The decrease in state math anxiety over time is stronger for individuals with higher trait math anxiety. → Yao 2026 (2)
Evidence¶
Yao 2026¶
Yao, X., Huber, J.F., Li, Z., Findik, Y., Nuerk, H.-C. & Artemenko, C. (2026). The dynamics of state math anxiety vary by paradigm and timing during arithmetic. npj Science of Learning. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00398-z
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LMM (Model D) on SMA-1 at three phases (pre, mid averaged across six points, post) in the same study of 65 adults. The linear time effect was significant (p < .001), "by an estimate of -0.30 per time point"; descriptive means fell from 2.06 (pre) to 1.46 (post).
"The main effect of time indicates that state math anxiety decreases over time by an estimate of -0.30 per time point."
Yao 2026 (2)¶
Yao, X., Huber, J.F., Li, Z., Findik, Y., Nuerk, H.-C. & Artemenko, C. (2026). The dynamics of state math anxiety vary by paradigm and timing during arithmetic. npj Science of Learning. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00398-z
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Same LMM (Model D) testing the time × trait math anxiety interaction across the three phases. The interaction was significant (p < .001), "with an estimate of -0.31", indicating stronger declines for high-trait individuals who start with higher state math anxiety.
"The interaction effect of time and trait math anxiety with an estimate of -0.31 indicates that the decrease in state math anxiety over time is stronger for individuals with higher trait math anxiety."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Academic Anxiety — outcome: instruction changes it
- Affect Regulation — outcome: instruction changes it
Related Claims¶
- Production paradigms elicit higher state math anxiety than decision paradigms, particularly for individuals with high trait math anxiety — related
- State math anxiety decreases across repeated measurement points during the arithmetic task, consistent with habituation — related
- An emotion-control strategy is expected to lower state anxiety early in training, with a stronger negative relationship for trainees high in trait anxiety — related
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State math anxiety decreases linearly from pre- to post-task, with a stronger decrease for individuals with higher trait math anxiety |
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State math anxiety decreases linearly from pre- to post-task, with a stronger decrease for individuals with higher trait math anxiety |
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