“visualisation, Mind Maps, Relaxation,confidence and the outside School Tutor: a Case Study

In this paper I will outline firstly, my study, and secondly, some of the important findings and how they can be used positively in mathematics education. The study was carried out on a group of five students chosen at random from a large group of two hundred students who were surveyed using the Fennema-Sherman attitudinal scales. A case study approach was design was used to draw comparisons and evaluate the effectiveness of the methods.