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ERIC Number: EJ602178
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0965
Gender Differences in Advanced Mathematical Problem Solving.
Gallagher, Ann M.; DeLisi, Richard; Holst, Patricia C; McGillicuddy-DeLisi, Ann V.; Morely, Mary; Cahala, Cara
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, v75 n3 p165-90 Mar 2000
Three studies examined strategy flexibility in mathematical problem solving among high school students on Scholastic Assessment Test-Mathematics problems and among college students on Graduate Record Examination-Quantitative items. Results suggested that strategy flexibility was a source of gender differences in mathematics ability as assessed by these two instruments. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, College Students, Comparative Analysis, High School Students, High Schools, Higher Education, Intuition, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Aptitude, Performance Factors, Problem Solving, Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cognitive Flexibility; Strategic Thinking; Strategy Choice