I am so ashamed of my Maths- has anyone improved their Maths skills as an adult?

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Just that really.
I recently listened to a Womans Hour episode of Math Anxiety and it really struck a chord.
I got a C in my Math GCSE but that was over 18 years ago. If someone is standing over me I freeze and I cannot think. Later on I realise that I knew how to do the problem but my confidence is so low.
I really want to work as a TA but feel I need to improve my Math so I can adequately help the students. I have a first class degree in English and I like Science its just the maths

Thanks in advance

I was diagnosed with dyscalculia when I was at uni. I have tried and tried so many maths courses in the vain hope something will just ‘click’ I fail every time. My brain just doesn’t do numbers.

@idontlikealdi
I want to be a TA, I feel I need to improve my skills before I take on the job as it will not be fair to the children.

I would look at focusing on the things you need for day to day life and the primary curriculum. My DH does a maths based job and is currently doing a PhD in the subject but when it comes to every day maths, mentally comparing prices and working out when there is 20% off everything then I’m much better than him.

Just to clarify- the TA role is in a secondary school so that Math is GCSE level.
Thank you for all your comments, its so comforting to know I am not alone and so inspiring to hear how others have made such an effort to improve their Maths.

Hi all, sorry to revive old thread. Im in the same boat and need a qualification for this September.
Can anyone recommend a Functional Skills Level 2 Maths exam place please? Thanks.

This is a idea. You could research community college math classes to see what they offer you.