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ERIC Number: EJ290522
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
A Study of Gender Effects in the Science and Mathematics Course-Taking Behavior of a Group of Students Who Graduated from College in the Late 1970s.
DeBoer, George E.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v21 n1 p95-105 Jan 1984
Examined sex differences in science/mathematics achievement and preparation of students (N=269 males; N=239 females), following their performance and participation during high school and college. Indicates that women took fewer science/mathematics courses than men but performed at a higher level in both high school and college. Other results are reported and discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elective Courses, Enrollment, Females, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Scores, Sex Differences, Student Behavior, Student Participation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research; Scholastic Aptitude Test; Science Education Research