Mathematical Affect and Middle School Mathematics Interventions
Published April 29, 2025
Plan B Paper by Marilyn Specht
Abstract
This systematic literature review gives an overview of 15 peer reviewed journal articles to determine the best interventions for middle school mathematics students. Journal articles are dated 2020-2025 and include research about middle school math students in the age ranges from 11-15 years old. The turmoil of adolescent development during middle school adds an additional factor to consider during middle school math interventions. Middle school students must have basic needs, both physiological and emotional, met before they are able to use the higher cognitive skills needed for the execution of the mathematical content during interventions. The addition of mathematical affect with middle school mathematics intervention students helps to meet student needs, increases student self-esteem, and reduces math anxiety during interventions to improve conceptual mathematics learning outcomes.
