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ERIC Number: EJ533238
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Gender Differences in Middle Grade Science Achievement: Subject Domain, Ability Level, and Course Emphasis.
Lee, Valerie E.; Burkam, David T.
Science Education, v80 n6 p613-50 Nov 1996
Uses base-year data from a nationally representative database (NELS:88) to identify important explanatory factors for gender differences in science performance. Documents a large advantage for boys on the subtest of physical science and a modest advantage for girls in life science. Concludes that laboratory experiences are beneficial for girls' achievement in physical science. Contains 69 references. (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Enrollment Trends, Gender Issues, Hands on Science, Intermediate Grades, Laboratory Experiments, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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