Mission and Vision

Math Attack is committed to reducing math anxiety by providing effective math learning tools and knowledge to students, parents and educators. We want everyone everywhere to love math.

Creator of Math Attack

Marilyn Curtain-Phillips is a dedicated high school mathematics teacher, an effective facilitator/speaker and an accomplished author, who has a passion for helping students overcome their math anxieties. Marilyn has published the book "MATH ATTACK: How To Reduce Math Anxiety In The Classroom, At Work And In Everyday Personal Use" and published various articles including a cover story for Today's Catholic Teacher (October 2003) and for Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies website (The Causes and Prevention of Math Anxiety). Marilyn also has created the playing card game MATH ATTACK, which was designed to improve mental math skills. Throughout Marilyn’s 18-year teaching career, she has received several awards and honors including the Who's Who Among America's Teachers®, People to People Ambassador Education candidate and the Disney Worldwide Outreach Program (formerly DisneyHand) Teachers Award nominee. Marilyn received her Master’s and undergraduate degrees from South Carolina State University and Cambridge College. In addition, Marilyn speaks nationally, facilitating math workshops and seminars. Marilyn’s works have been cited by math professionals around the world.

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