In Support of a Sociological Explanation of Sex Differences in Science and Mathematics Achievement: Evidence from a Kuwaiti Study of Secondary School Certificate Examinations.

Al Methen, Amena E.; Wilkinson, William J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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In Support of a Sociological Explanation of Sex Differences in Science and Mathematics Achievement: Evidence from a Kuwaiti Study of Secondary School Certificate Examinations.

Al Methen, Amena E.; Wilkinson, William J.

Research in Science and Technological Education, v6 n1 p91-101 1988

Explored the relationships between gender and achievement as measured by the Secondary School Certificate Examination in Kuwait. Found that girls attained significantly superior results compared with boys in all science subjects and lower results in mathematics. Also reports comparisons of urban-rural and Kuwaiti-non-Kuwaiti students. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Females, Foreign Countries, Geology, Mathematics Education, Physics, Rural Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science, Urban Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Kuwait

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