Publication

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science

Description

Developed by a panel of experts, this practice guide brings together evidence and expertise to provide educators with specific and coherent evidence-based recommendations on how to encourage girls in the fields of math and science. The objective is to provide teachers with specific recommendations that can be carried out in the classroom without requiring systemic change. Other school personnel having direct contact with students, such as coaches, counselors, and principals may also find the guide useful. The guide offers five recommendations and indicates the quality of the evidence that supports the recommendations. Together, the recommendations make a coherent statement: To encourage girls in math and science, educators need to strengthen girls' beliefs about their abilities in math and science, spark and maintain greater interest in these subject areas, and build associated skills.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type
Report
Author
Diane F. Halpern
Joshua Aronson
Nona Reimer
Sandra Simpkins
Jon R. Star
Kathryn Wentzel
Publisher
U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Science (IES)
Topic(s)
Cultural Relevance, Equity, and Diversity
STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development
Publication Year
2007
Additional Disciplines
Bioscience - general
Computer Science - general
Engineering - general
Environmental Science - general
Mathematics - general