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Gender differences in mathematics, an integrative psychological approach, edited by Ann M. Gallagher, James C. Kaufman

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Gender differences in mathematics, an integrative psychological approach, edited by Ann M. Gallagher, James C. Kaufman

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eng

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gender differences in mathematics

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electronic resource

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dictionaries

Oclc number

190547908

Responsibility statement

edited by Ann M. Gallagher, James C. Kaufman

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Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

an integrative psychological approach

Summary

Females consistently score lower than males on standardized tests of mathematics – yet no such differences exist in the classroom. These differences are not trivial, nor are they insignificant. Test scores help determine entrance to college and graduate school and therefore, by extension, a person's job and future success. If females receive lower test scores then they also receive fewer opportunities. Why does this discrepancy exist? This book presents a series of papers that address these issues by integrating the latest research findings and theories. Authors such as Diane Halpern, Jacquelynne Eccles, Beth Casey, Ronald Nuttal, James Byrnes, and Frank Pajares tackle these questions from a variety of perspectives. Many different branches of psychology are represented, including cognitive, social, personality/self-oriented, and psychobiological. The editors then present an integrative chapter that discusses the ideas presented and other areas that the field should explore.--, Provided by publisher

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