Let's make 2026 the
year we kick maths anxiety
to the kerb

Every primary age child deserves to feel good about maths.

Other maths resources often focus on rote learning leaving little room for flexible thinking.
This makes some children afraid of maths, which becomes a real barrier to progress.

Many children begin to freeze, rush or avoid maths altogether. Awesomenicity’s inquiry-led lessons use
vibrant visuals and accessible activities to break that cycle, helping learners move at their own pace and
rebuild confidence, curiosity and enjoyment in maths.

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SIGNS OF MATHS
ANXIETY IN STUDENTS

When you notice a child freeze on a maths concept they should know, that could be maths anxiety at work. Every teacher will recognise this, but it can express itself in many ways.

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ACADEMIC BEHAVIOURS

  • Rushing through work just to finish (not caring if it’s right).
  • Avoiding eye contact so they aren’t called on.
  • Freezing on questions they actually know, because anxiety blocks recall.
  • Not doing their maths homework

AVOIDANCE BEHAVIOURS

  • “Can I go sharpen my pencil?” / “I left my book at home.”
  • Frequent toilet trips during maths lessons.
  • Suddenly needing help with trivial tasks to dodge maths work.

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

  • Complaints of stomach aches or headaches around maths time.
  • Fidgeting, freezing up, sweaty palms.
  • Shutting down emotionally when faced with problems.

EMOTIONAL CUES

  • “People who are good at art, aren’t good at maths.”
  • "I hate maths"
  • "No-one in my family is good at maths"
  • Low self-talk: “I’ll never get this right.”
  • Visible panic when timed tests or mental maths start.
  • Acting out or unusually poor behaviour

How maths anxiety
affects your classroom

Maths anxiety doesn’t always look like panic.
Often it hides in the small, familiar behaviours you see every day.

Avoidance

The child who suddenly acts out,
disturbing the rest of the class.

Freeze or rush

Some students sit stuck, staring at a blank page. Others rush through questions just to get it over with, caring little about whether it’s right.

Negative self-talk

“I can’t do maths.” “I’m rubbish at this.” These lines become part of their identity before they’ve even reached upper primary, ultimately effecting their future school career if not addressed.

Physical signs

Fidgeting, headaches, stomach aches - all mysteriously timed around maths lessons which might be misidentified as illness or unneeded time out of the class.

Withdrawal

Avoiding eye contact when questions are asked. Opting out of group work. Letting others lead. No teacher wants a child to feel forgotten.

Maths anxiety blocks curiosity before learning can even
begin. The good news? Once you can name it, you can do
something about it.

“If we can improve a student’s experience within their maths lessons, we can help lessen their maths anxiety, and in turn this may increase their overall maths performance.”

Dr Denes Szucs, Understanding Mathematics Anxiety: Investigating the experiences of UK primary and secondary school students, 2019

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The Awesomenicity approach to reducing maths anxiety

Other providers: “More testing! More drills! More speed!”

Awesomenicity: “Less anxiety. More understanding. Better progress.”

Children aren’t born with maths anxiety, but we’ve built teaching models that create it for some children. And we live in a world where we accept that’s just the way it is for some children.

But we don’t accept that.

We believe that for decades, the way we have taught and been taught Maths has actively encouraged a lack of confidence and even hatred towards the subject in some children.

But when lessons incorporate concrete and pictorial elements,
lines of questions that develop critical thinking,
and collaborative activities to develop soft skills like perseverance
and communication, kids not only understand maths,
they start to find joy in it.

That’s where Awesomenicity comes in.

Our resources are deliberately designed to remove the triggers
that heighten anxiety:

• No timers. No drills. No races.
• Every task has layered entry points, so students can start
where they feel safe and build confidence step by step.

• Inquiry-based structures replace “right answer panic”
with curiosity and exploration.

• Colourful visuals and collaborative tasks create a calmer, more supportive classroom atmosphere.
Created by IB educators, Awesomenicity aligns with inquiry pedagogy, and supports agency, reflection and conceptual understanding.

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Find the plan that fits your
maths journey

Every school, teacher, and family has a different starting point and we’d love to help you find the plan that feels right for you.

At Awesomenicity, we believe maths should never feel overwhelming. Our lessons are built to replace anxiety with confidence and to make
learning and teaching feel lighter, clearer and more rewarding for everyone involved.

You can get started right away, or book an optional onboarding call. We’ll help you set up your account, explore the lessons and feel
completely ready to dive in.

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Frequently asked questions

Awesomenicity is a maths resource designed to reduce anxiety and build confidence. Instead of relying on drills and memorisation, our lessons use inquiry, visuals and games to help children build a deep understanding and enjoy maths.

Our resources are designed for upper primary and elementary learners (Years 3–6 / 2nd–5th Grade) and are used by schools, teachers and homeschooling families around the world.

We focus on reducing maths anxiety and building conceptual understanding. 

That means:

  • No timed drills.
  • No pressure to be fast.
  • Lessons that build confidence step by step.
  • Inquiry, problem-solving, puzzles and games that spark curiosity.

Our lessons are aligned with the UK National Curriculum, Common Core Curriculum (US) and The Australian National Curriculum. We have also developed a hybrid international curriculum for those using our resources in international and IB schools to ensure that all learning standards are met, no matter where you are in the world.

Right now, Awesomenicity has courses for Years 3–6 (2nd to 5th graders). 

You betcha! No credit card is needed for our 30-day free trial. You can also cancel at anytime during the trial. 

You have access to everything you need to deliver high-quality, fun, differentiated maths lessons for a full year. 

Our resources include:

  • Curriculum guides.
  • Lesson planners – we’ve done all the hard work for you! We also include tips on how to support and challenge your learners. 
  • Lesson slideshows to project to your whole class with guiding questions, inquiries and deeper-thinking prompts.
    • They include a starter activity, main lesson input, intro to the main activity and a plenary. 
  • All the printables you need to deliver the lesson, along with scaffolding resources (plus a planner with ideas to avoid printing).
  • Differentiated assessments, including student reflections and teacher rubrics. 

Nope! Research shows that real maths learning happens off screen! Our activities are designed to develop soft-skills such as collaboration, perseverance, communication, etc. 

Our activities do not require students to be on personalised screens. They will be offline, inquiring, discussing, and problem-solving!

Sure can! Teachers can sign up for more than one year/grade level. We offer a 20% discount for additional year/grade levels purchased. 

Yes! Awesomenicity is perfect for homeschooling families. Our lessons are designed to be easy to use at home and keep children engaged without the stress.

You sure can. Awesomenicity is a great way to support your child develop confidence and a strong love of math. 

While your child will need to complete the narrated lesson onscreen, they can complete all activities offline. Research shows that deeper math learning happens offline.

You have access to everything you need to guide your student successfully through their math year. Our narrated lessons bring out the joy in math learning, so you no longer have to deal with math meltdowns. 

Our resources include:

  • Curriculum guides, so you can feel confident that you are following the curriculum.
  • Lesson planners that explain what your students is learning, why it is important and how you can best support them. 
  • Narrated lesson slideshows that walk your child through each learning objective in a fun, easy to follow structure. 
    • They include a starter activity, step-by-step instructions that connect to the learning objective, and model the main activity. 
  • The narrated slideshow also includes the main activity, so students can complete their learning offline. 
  • All the printables you need to deliver the lesson offline (these are optional and the lesson can be completed without any printing).
  • Differentiated assessments, including student reflections and helpful marking keys for you. 

Sure can! We offer a 20% discount for any additional children that you sign up after your first child. 

Yes—we are an approved ESA vendor in:

  • New Hampshire
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • South Carolina
  • Alabama
  • Florida (through our partner, Onfire Learning)

* We’ve also applied in other ESA states and will update families as new approvals come through.

Because of ESA regulations, parents cannot subscribe directly. Instead, you purchase a package:

  • Packages are charged as a lump sum (1–6 months of access).
  • Payment is made through ClassWallet (the ESA payment platform).

  1. Look through the course list on our Homeschooling page.
  2. Email us with the courses you’d like to purchase.
  3. We’ll send you instructions for completing the transaction via ClassWallet.

In Florida, parents can purchase Awesomenicity through Onfire Learning, who are approved ESA vendors in the state. If you’re based in Florida, you’ll need to complete your purchase with them.


You can purchase a course here. 

Yes! You can purchase a single topic (like Place Value or Multiplication), or a full semester course. This flexibility makes it easy to choose what your child needs most.

How long does my child get access to a course?

  • Semester courses provide 6 months of access.
  • Standalone units provide 1–2 months of access, depending on the unit.

Not at all. Our lessons are written so any parent can guide their child through them with confidence, even if maths wasn’t your favourite subject at school.

Every lesson is structured and easy to follow. We also provide ongoing updates, and our team is here if you need help.

Stop the anxiety cycle
and start building confidence

Join teachers worldwide who are turning number dread into number joy.
Anxiety doesn’t have to define a child’s relationship with maths
and it doesn’t have to define your classroom either.

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UNDERSTANDING MATHS ANXIETY IN PRIMARY STUDENTS

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