Psychology class: We must mind the maths gap for women
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We must mind the maths gap for women
Using your knowledge of social learning theory and the influence of media and culture, discuss possible reasons for the ‘numeracy gap’ for women. Refer to the views and data in the article
How does the article challenge biological reasons for the gender difference?
Discuss the economic impact of research into media and gender roles
The article mentions research done by National Numeracy. Design a self-report study to investigate differences in attitudes to maths and careers between eight-year-old boys and girls. You should include details of data collection and analysis and any ethical issues you will deal with
Danny Galbraith, St Bartholomew’s School
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