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"Bold Problem Solving": A New Construct for Understanding Gender Differences in Mathematics
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Lubienski, Sarah Theule; Ganley, Colleen M.; Makowski, Martha B.; Miller, Emily K.; Timmer, Jennifer D. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2021
Despite progress toward gender equity, troubling disparities in mathematical problem-solving performance and related outcomes persist. To investigate why, we build on recurrent findings in previous studies to introduce a new construct, "bold problem solving," which involves approaching mathematics problems in inventive ways. We introduce…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Gender Differences, Middle School Students
Exploring Longitudinal Changes in Teacher Expectancy Effects on Children's Mathematics Achievement
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Jamil, Faiza M.; Larsen, Ross A.; Hamre, Bridget K. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2018
The current study uses a large, nationally representative data set and a new method for computing teacher expectations to better understand the developmental effect of mathematics teacher expectations on future student achievement. The study utilizes autoregressive cross-lagged models with 5 time points between kindergarten and 8th grade as well…
Descriptors: Teacher Expectations of Students, Mathematics Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Longitudinal Studies
Race and Teacher Evaluations as Predictors of Algebra Placement
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Faulkner, Valerie N.; Stiff, Lee V.; Marshall, Patricia L.; Nietfeld, John; Crossland, Cathy L. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2014
This study is a longitudinal look at the different mathematics placement profiles of Black students and White students from late elementary school through 8th grade. Results revealed that Black students had reduced odds of being placed in algebra by the time they entered 8th grade even after controlling for performance in mathematics. An important…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Student Placement, Race, Elementary School Mathematics
Girls' and Boys' Mathematics Achievement, Affect, and Experiences: Findings from ECLS-K
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Lubienski, Sarah T.; Robinson, Joseph P.; Crane, Corinna C.; Ganley, Colleen M. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2013
Amid debates about the continued salience of gender in mathematics, this report summarizes an IES-funded investigation of gender-related patterns in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K). Girls' and boys' mathematics achievement, confidence, and interest were examined, along with experiences at home and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Gender Differences, Self Esteem, Student Interests