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An exploration of gender differences in tertiary mathematics
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Watson, JM, An exploration of gender differences in tertiary mathematics, Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1 pp. 1-10. ISSN 1033-2170 (1989) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Data from 400 students in a tertiary mathematics course were analysed to explore gender differences on a number of variables associated with learning mathematics. It was concluded that while differences did occur on variables associated with confidence, self-concept, test anxiety and quantitative ability indicating a detrimental effect for women, compensating behaviour by women, including increased assignment work and tutorial attendance, resulted in comparable final course performance for women and men. These findings are discussed in light of participation rates of women in mathematics.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | an exploration of gender differences, tertiary mathematics |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Gender, sexuality and education |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Gender aspects in education |
UTAS Author: | Watson, JM (Professor Jane Watson) |
ID Code: | 137685 |
Year Published: | 1989 |
Deposited By: | Office of the Faculty of Education |
Deposited On: | 2020-02-27 |
Last Modified: | 2020-08-12 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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