Girls and boys solve math problems differently – with similar short-term results but different long-term outcomes
By Sarah Lubienski, Professor of Mathematics Education, Indiana University
Colleen Ganley, Professor of Developmental Psychology, Florida State University
Martha Makowski, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of Alabama
The reasons are not yet fully understood, but researchers consider societal influences that encourage greater compliance among girls as a potential cause.
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