The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership has developed a new resource to help parents and carers support their children’s classroom learning at home.
Developed in partnership with Parents Victoria, this guide helps families recognise and reduce maths anxiety, offering strategies for building your child’s confidence in maths through positive conversations and strong school partnerships.
Read more on the Academy website
If your child finds maths challenging, you can also access a 3-part podcast series developed by the Academy and the Australian Educational Research Organisation — designed to support students and families in tackling maths anxiety together.
More from ABC Education
ABC Education published a comprehensive article on this issue in September 2025, with links to lots of helpful resources (including the guide from the Academy mentioned above).
Titled “The best antidote for maths anxiety is great teaching”, the article explores why maths is so important, what are the strategies that build early success and confidence, and why teachers and schools need more support to teach maths effectively.