“As young children, boys’ and girls’ achievement, interest level, and confidence in math and science are relatively equal (Linn & Hyde, 1989, as cited in Franden, n.d.; Rogers & Gilligan, 1988 as cited in Council for School Performance, n.d.). However, by junior high or middle school level, this has changed. The interest level, confidence, and subsequently, achievement of girls in these areas drop by around the seventh grade (Linn & Hyde; Jones, 1984 & Friedman, 1989, as cited in Council for School Performance).”
- Gender equity has been a source of discussion and contention in the educational community for a number of years
- Gender equity has been a source of discussion and contention in the educational community for a number of years