A Different Look at Word Problems.

Rogers, Margaret Anne

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A Different Look at Word Problems

Rogers, Margaret Anne

Mathematics Teacher, 68, 4, 285-288, Apr 75

The author has surveyed eight popular algebra texts in order to determine the extent of sex bias in the problem sets. Her findings, which show that, by and large, word problems embody the usual sex stereotypes, are described in detail. (SD)

Descriptors: Algebra, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Materials, Problem Sets, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Sex Discrimination, Textbook Research, Textbooks

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