Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ632388
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Publication Date: 2001
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The Effect of an After-School Program Addressing the Gender and Minority Achievement Gaps in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering.
Ferreira, Maria M.
ERS Spectrum, v19 n2 p11-18 Spr 2001
Examines effects of an afterschool science program on minority female students' attitudes toward science, engineering, and mathematics. The program, which incorporated cooperative learning, lands-on activities, mentoring, and role models, positively influenced participants' attitudes to (and subsequent participation in) these subject areas. (Contains 45 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Cooperative Learning, Educational Benefits, Engineering, Females, Gender Issues, Hands on Science, Mathematics, Mentors, Middle Schools, Minority Groups, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Racial Factors, Role Models, Science Programs, Sciences, Small Schools, Student Attitudes, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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