Sexist Attitudes in Mathematics Education [microform] / William F. Atweh
- Bib ID:
- 5388050
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Atweh, William F
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1980
- 71 p.
- Summary:
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This study shows that generally-held sexist attitudes may be partially responsible for the imbalance between girls and boys at the tertiary level in mathematics. In the first chapter, six criteria are listed for checking to see whether there is sexism. Chapter two reviews selected literature where research findings indicate that girls tend to avoid mathematics more than boys, when given the chance. The third and fourth chapters examine whether girls seem to be less capable, in general, of studying mathematics, or if females are less inclined to do so because of external factors. Chapter five concludes with a summary of the basic findings and a collection of specific recommendations at all levels of decision making in the teaching of mathematics. (MP)
- Notes:
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- Availability: The College Bookstore, Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, 4059, Australia ($2.49 plus $0.60 postage).
- ERIC Note: Not available in hard copy due to copyright restrictions.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Academic Ability
- Attitudes
- College Mathematics
- Elective Courses
- Learning Problems
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Anxiety
- Mathematics Education
- Secondary School Mathematics
- Sex Differences
- Sex Discrimination
- Sex Stereotypes
- Social Influences
- Student Attitudes
- Student Characteristics
- Mathematics Education Research
- Other authors/contributors:
- Kelvin Grove Coll. of Advanced Education, Brisbane (Australia)
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1980
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