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The social dynamics of mathematics coursetaking in high school

Authors :
Frank, Kenneth A.
Schiller, Kathryn S.
Riegle-Crumb, Catherine
Mueller, Anna Strassman
Crosnoe, Robert
Pearson, Jennifer
Muller, Chandra
Source :
The American Journal of Sociology. May, 2008, Vol. 113 Issue 6, p1645, 52 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The high school boys' and girls' academic effort in the form of mathematics coursetaking is influenced by the cluster of students with whom they take courses or social contexts or local positions is examined. Findings indicate that girls are highly responsive to the social norms in their local positions.

Subjects

Subjects :
High school students -- Education
High school students -- Social aspects
Social norms -- Educational aspects
Mathematics -- Study and teaching
Mathematics -- Social aspects
Sociology and social work

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029602
Volume :
113
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The American Journal of Sociology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.185271614

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