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Students' Attitudes towards Mathematics in Single-Sex and Coeducational Schools.

Authors :
Norton, Stephen J.
Rennie, Leonie J.
Source :
Mathematics Education Research Journal. Apr 1998 10(1):16-36.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses part of study stimulated by the continuing debate over differences between boys and girls in their attitudes towards mathematics and their participation and performance in this subject at school. Concludes that there were clear differences between boys and girls on the Mathematics as a Male Domain scale with girls being less stereotyped in their perceptions than boys. Contains 79 references. (Author/ASK)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
1033-2170
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Mathematics Education Research Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ572556
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research

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