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Gender and Science Learning Early in High School: Subject Matter and Laboratory Experiences

Gender and Science Learning Early in High School: Subject Matter and Laboratory Experiences

This paper describes a study identifying factors related to gender differences in 10th grade science performance. An earlier study of 8th grade science performance found that gender differences were related to subject matter, student ability level, and frequency of hands-on lab opportunities. By 10th grade, male students performed significantly better on the physical science test and hands-on lab activities especially helped girls' performance.... Show More
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stem education, workforce development, technician training, advanced technological education
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Material Type:
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Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
September 18, 2022
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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English
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