This week’s chapter 9 in the text really sparked my interest on the subject of gender differences in mathematics learning.
I can’t help but wonder, with all the circulating research on gender inequality in mathematics education- boys being the gender of dominance- is this an example where our expectations are creating a reality? Are the affects of society determining our students’ performance in the class? Are we creating the pressures students are feeling to succeed on a level according to their gender and the expectations society is placing on them? Do students feel the pressure to conform to a certain identity that compromise their ability and willingness to learn math?
These are just a few initial questions and thoughts I have on the subject. I will follow up with a post on an article on the subject.
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