Sex Differences in Examination Performance: Do These Reflect Differences in Ability or Sex-Role Stereotypes?.

Murphy, Roger J. L.

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Publication Date: 1978-Nov

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Sex Differences in Examination Performance: Do These Reflect Differences in Ability or Sex-Role Stereotypes?

Murphy, Roger J. L.

Educational Review, v30 n3 p259-63 Nov 1978

Sex differences in GCE 'O' level examination performance are reflected both in the number of boys and girls entering for different subjects and in the numbers obtaining the higher grades. From a review of possible factors, it seems that sex-role stereotyping is the most influential. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Cognitive Processes, Intellectual Disciplines, Literature Reviews, Secondary Education, Sex (Characteristics), Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Student Interests, Test Results

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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