Confidence in Mathematics and Its Consequences: Gender Differences among Israeli Jewish and Arab Youth.

Mittelberg, David; Lev-Ari, Lilach

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ERIC Number: EJ584985

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Publication Date: 1999

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Confidence in Mathematics and Its Consequences: Gender Differences among Israeli Jewish and Arab Youth.

Mittelberg, David; Lev-Ari, Lilach

Gender and Education, v11 n1 p75-92 Mar 1999

Studied the relative weight of personal, social, and cultural variables that explain gender differences in mathematics learning in different sectors of Israeli society. Results from 106 Jewish and 105 Arab high school students show the higher perceived achievement and mathematics self-confidence of the Arab girls. Explores reasons for the differences. (SLD)

Descriptors: Arabs, Cultural Differences, Females, Foreign Countries, High School Students, High Schools, Individual Differences, Jews, Mathematics Achievement, Religious Cultural Groups, Self Concept, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Social Influences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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