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ERIC Number: EJ287356
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Sex Differences in Mathematical Errors: An Analysis of Distracter Choices.
Marshall, Sandra P.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v14 n5 p325-36 Nov 1983
Assessment test data from 1976-79 on California children in grade six were analyzed. Loglinear models were used to evaluate the consistency of response of each sex. A significant interaction between sex and choice of distractor occurred for a large majority of the items. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 6, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Response Style (Tests), Sex Differences, Test Format, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: California; Distractor Analysis; Mathematics Education Research