This research suggests that “Math Phobia” in India might be an emotional regulation problem. To fix Math scores, we may need to stop focusing only on better books and start helping students navigate the frustration and boredom that comes with learning difficult concepts. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images The difference between a child who masters Math and one who falls behind might be a simple physical shift. At N.D.K.P.S. Morigeri Secondary School, teacher H.M. Kotresha sees this daily. (Sign up for THEdge, The Hindu’s weekly education newsletter.) Published – April 17, 2026 03:22 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ‘Cruelly hot’: Japan devises new term for heatwave days CI suspended in Chittoor over corruption linked to IPL betting