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Achieving gender equity : strategies for the classroom |
Horgan, Dianne D. |
Boston : Allyn and Bacon, 1995. |
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Provides studies done on teacher on how they teach to boys and girls. Gives ways that they can improve on making the classroom more equal for boys and girls. Also provides ways to get the parents involved in their children's learning. This book is for educators looking for new ways to teach children in the classroom.
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How can I keep girls interested in math and science? |
Randes, William Andrew |
Thesis (M.A.)--Alaska Pacific
University, 2005
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This thesis denotes a decrease in middle school girl's interest in math and science classes and thus eliminates a large of amount of brain power needed to solve the world's problems. Randes takes the reader along in his quest to decipher the mystery in what can keep girls interested in math and science and this was a special subejct for him because this question came to him while anticipating the birth of his first child, a girl. He has included math lesson plans and worksheets on fractions that give teachers and their girls (students) the opportunity to find creative ways to learn fractions.
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Imagine the possibilities...: girls in science : workshop activities for 9-12 year old girls |
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Vancouver, B.C.? : s.n., 1990. |
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Library materials and services for teen girls |
O'Dell, Katie |
Greenwood Village, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2002 |
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This is a resource for librarians to use as tool to help them work with young girls. Includes a collection of programs for girls looking to involved in sciences. Includes ways how to get girls involved in technology and volunteer and outreach programs. Tips, suggestions, and surveys are include at the end of each chapter.
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Lost talent : women in the sciences |
Hanson, Sandra L |
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 1996 |
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The research presented in this book examines the reason why talented young women leave the profession of science and mathematics. The author makes use of several data sets and tables to convey the differences in achievement within and across disciplines and gender. Research is also presented over the amount of resources offered to each gender as well as the science experiences they had in school. This scholarly research is intended for parents and teachers interested in why more women don't enter the science field as well as how to get more young women interested in a career in science.
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Mathematics education at highly effective schools that serve the poor : strategies for change |
Kitchen, Richard S |
Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007 |
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Research that focuses on school and district level practices and strategies by mathematical departments that are successful. The authors include both the theory and practice required to create highly effective schools in high poverty communities. They discuss characteristics of the effective schools as well s the extent of teaching practices in regards to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Intended for teachers and educators in mathematics education.
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Minorities and girls in school : effects on achievement and performance |
Johnson, David |
Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, 1997 |
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A collection of work by 4 psychologists who use scientific inquiry to understand what helps and hinders the academic and life performance of minority students and girls. The effects of desegregation, the influence of parents, and increasing the participation of minorities and girls in science and math are the main issues that the authors discuss. This book is intended for educators and parents wishing to increase the achievement of minorities and girls in school and in life.
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Overcoming the odds : raising academically successful African American young women |
Hrabowski, Freeman A |
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2002 |
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This book focuses on a study concerning the Meyerhoff Scholars program. The program was designed to increase the number of minorities in the science and engineering field. The contributers to the book have all focused considerable attention on issues related to minorities in American society. This book is intended to be used as information for parents, school, and universities so that they might foster African American female scientists and engineers.
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Reconfiguring the firewall: recruiting women to information technology across cultures and continents |
Burger, Carol J. and Elizabeth G. Creamer |
Wellesley, Mass.: AK Peters, 2007 |
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Uncovers the factors that influence women's interest in career choices such as IT and the influence varies from country to country. Presented results from studies done on this topic and contain suggestions on how to promote recruitment of in the IT field.
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Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology |
Karnes, Frances A., and Kristen R. Stephens |
Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 2002 |
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A useful resource guide designed to offset the studies that show that with the onset of adolescence comes a loss of confidence and direction. Introduces a program called FIRST (female involvement in real science and technology) geared toward improving gender equality. The study also explores attitudes and confidence about science careers. Includes snapshots of FIRST science programs and examples of experiments used. The book is geared toward educators but the ideas included, such as the fascinating experiments, appeal to young women as well.
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You go girls : high school perceptions that influence girls to major in chemistry |
Knitter, Lori Kain |
Project (Ed. S.)--James Madison University, 2007 |
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Interestingly, some of the perceptions that factor in a girls ability to major in chemistry were a parental confidence in their own abilities and the abilities of their child, a girl's confidence in her ability to do well in math and science, the role the high school's chemistry teacher had in steering the girl to major in chemistry, team collaboration in chemistry classes promote achievement and lack of bunout. This book gives a more perceptual view on what factors can be changed to increase female enrollment in chemistry.
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Women in Science: Career Processes and Outcomes |
Xie, Yu, and Kimberlee A. Shauman |
Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press, 2003 |
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(Publisher's description, to be replaced by annotation): Why do so few women choose a career in science--even as they move into medicine and law in ever-greater numbers? In one of the most comprehensive studies of gender differences in science careers ever conducted, Women in Science provides a systematic account of how U.S. youth are selected into and out of science education in early life, and how social forces affect career outcomes later in the science labor market....
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Women in science and engineering: increasing their number in the 1990s: a statement on policy and strategy |
National Research Council (U.S.)., Committee on Women in Science and Engineering |
Washington D.C. : National Academy Press, 1991 |
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Explores the underparticipation of women in science and engineering field. Presents strategies to bring qualified women into careers such as research, teaching, and practitioners of science and engineering.
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Women in mathematics : scaling the heights |
Nolan, Deborah Ann |
[Washington, DC] : Mathematical Association of America, 1997 |
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A collection of articles that contain speeches from the conference “Women in Mathematics: Scaling the Heights and Beyond” as well as examples math courses from the Summer Mathematics Institute and a survey of undergraduate math majors. The speeches range in topic from the progress of women in mathematics in the past 20 years, how to achieve excellence in mathematics, and programs planned for the Association of Women in Mathematics. A great resource for educators and teachers involved in developing programs for students in higher education mathematics as well as practical advice on how to help students achieve their potential
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Women in mathematics : the addition of difference |
Henrion, Claudia |
Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 1997 |
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This book investigates the role of gender in the relationship between a mathematician, the mathematical community, and the mathematics itself. The author interviews a dozen prominent women mathematicians in the U.S. in order to obtain a better understanding of why more women do not pursue higher degrees in mathematics. The women interviewed come from different backgrounds and different mathematical fields. This scholarly research is intended as a reference on women mathematicians as well as an insight into the mathematics community.
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Winning women into mathematics |
Kenschaft, Patricia C.; Keith, Sandra |
[Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, 1991 |
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A collection of articles, research, and skits that address the need to increase future participation of women in mathematics, the present role of women in mathematics, and ways to solve gender inequality in the field. In addition to the articles short biographies of prominent women mathematicians are given which include their background and major achievements. A bit out-dated, but good for educators and teachers in higher education mathematics.
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Achieving gender equity : strategies for the classroom |
Horgan, Dianne D. |
Boston : Allyn and Bacon, 1995 |
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Provides studies done on teacher on how they teach to boys and girls. Gives ways that they can improve on making the classroom more equal for boys and girls. Also provides ways to get the parents involved in their children's learning. This book is for educators looking for new ways to teach children in the classroom.
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Athena Unbound: The Advancement of Women in Science and Technology |
Etzkowitz, Henry, Carol Kemelgor, and Brian Uzzi |
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000 |
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This book looks at the gender related barriers that women face in the scientific field. It analyzes women in science from an early childhood interest, to university, graduate school, and the academic workplace. The research is based upon numerous interviews with graduate students, faculty members, and young children. Well written scholarly research intended for parents and educators seeking to diminish gender stereotypes.
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Boys and girls learn differently: a guide for teachers and parents |
Gurian, Michael.; Henley, Patricia,; Trueman, Terry |
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2001 |
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This book addresses the issue of gender differences in education. The author, a previously published author in the subject, concentrates on the differences in learning styles of boys and girls as well as various ways to address these differences. He stresses the importance of teacher training so that the education system might be able to better suit the different needs of boys and girls. This book is intended for parents and teachers so that they may better understand gender disparity in the classroom.
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Female-Friendly Science: Applying Women's Studies Methods and Theories to Attract Students |
Rosser, Sue Vilhauer |
New York: Pergamon Press, 1990 |
Athene series |
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This book explores the potential of feminist methods and theories to attract women and minorities into the scientific field. The author evaluates the current crisis in American higher education, gender issues in scientific curriculum, as well as theories and teaching methods that may aid in a better scientific education. This book is intended for teachers interested in coursework and methods that are more accessible to women and minority students.
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Figuring it out: science, gender, and visual culture |
Shteir, Ann B.; Bernard V. Lightman |
Hanover, N.H.: Dartmouth College Press: University Press of New England, 2006 |
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This book reveals the role of gender in the visual of modern Western science. It represents a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, the authors focus on pictures of male and female figures as a way to study the workings of gender in science while using gender as a way to examine how visual images in science contain and convey meanings.
This book is for anyone interested in the role women played in Western science. For readers looking to learn about women history in science.
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From Indian Corn to Outer Space : Women Invent in America |
Showell, Ellen H. ; Amram, Fred M.B. |
US : Cobblestone Publishing Company, 1995 |
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This workbook, intended for students ages 8-13, provides scientific activities related to the work of prominent women scientists. There are five main chapters that provide a biography of numerous women scientists in related fields as well as their pictures. Each chapter also includes puzzles, crosswords, debate topics, and various other fun activities that aid in the process of learning. Great for teachers and educators working with young students.
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Girls First: A Guide to Starting Science Clubs for Girls |
Kekelis, Linda, and Etta Heber |
Oakland, CA: Chabot Space & Science Center, 2001 |
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This book follows the start and evolution of the Female Involvement in Real Science and Technology, of FIRST program. It shows how the project first began and how others can begin to invest time in exposing girls to science and technology related fields. Girls tend to meet expectations when they are set high by people who care about her and her future. The book is separated into 5 chapters that are 1. What Research Tells Us 2. The FIRST Project 3. Sapshots of FIRST Science Clubs, 4. Organizing a Science Club 5. Resources. This is a great informative guide to help students and adults find things and establish clubs that are interesting to girls and also related to science.
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Great books for girls : more than 600 recommended books for girls ages 3-14 |
Odean, Kathleen |
New York : Ballantine Books, 2002 |
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A dictionary covering over 600 books intended for girls from toddler age to adolescence. Each entry is ranked by reading level and includes commentary on the books content. Every book features a bold, confident heroine who is self-sufficient, decisive, and assertive. A great guide for books that will inspire young women.
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Great Discoveries and Inventions that Improved Human Health |
Casanellas, Antonio; Garousi, Ali |
Milwaukee : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2000 |
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This book, intended for readers in grades 3-5, discusses the discoveries and inventions that improved humanity. Some of these discoveries include transplants, vaccines, genetic engineering, and modern medicine. Each entry is given two pages and includes numerous photographs and diagrams that aid in learning. Five projects are included at the end for the students as well as a glossary and a reference.
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Guidance Counselors Share Strategies for Encouraging Girls in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology in Their Schools |
Sadker, David, Phyllis K. Lerner, and Amy Cross Dawson |
Leadership strategies for gender fair counseling and learning, 4. 2001 |
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David Sadker and four public school guidance counselors discuss the strategies that counselors and teachers can use to ensure gender fair school environments and assist girls and young women in making good academic and career choices. |
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High-achieving high school girls' positive attitudes toward mathematics: four portraits |
Neustadt, Judith Beth-Sarah |
Thesis (Ed.D.) -- Teachers College, Columbia University, 2005 |
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Society tends to place more pressure and higher expectations in math and science on males than females. When math is taught to girls as a process within contexts meaningful to females it may encourage positive attitudes. The four girls interviewed in this research were given the Attitudes Toward Mathematics Inventory of (ATMI) which identified four factors: Sense of Security, Value, Motivation, and Enjoyment. Some of the statements made by the girls were to have less formal classroom settings, that encouraged group participation and to encourage girls to stop shying away from challenges due to defense mechanisms. If learning science and math is seen as a collaborative effort, maybe more girls will get involved because of the social aspect of it.
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Science and engineering programs on target for women |
Matyas, Marsha Lakes., and Linda S. Dix |
Washington D.C.: National Academy Press, 1992 |
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Examines the need to increase the number of U.S. students both men and women pursing careers in science and engineering. Describes interventions supported by private and public sectors at the college and graudate level.
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The Power of Partners Helping Females Find Their Way to High Tech Careers |
Emerson, Melinda, Mary Miller, Gabrielle A. Minnich, Mike Gallagher, and Keith Thomas |
[Monrovia, Md.]: King Video Productions, 2005. DVD |
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A program employing case studies and interviews that encourages girls and women to pursue careers in high tech professions.
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The relation among girls' play activities, playmates, tomboyism, and math and science |
Dinella, Lisa M. |
"Thesis (M.S.)--Arizona State University, 2002 |
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Dinella's thesis researched the whether masculinity in girls determined interest in science and math concepts. The research proved mixed results, however, a direct correlation between levels of masculine activity engagement predicted higher levels of science concept. This may be based on the masculine stereotypical views toward science. Dinella points out in her research that during the middle and high school years, girls interest for science-related areas begin to decline, thus results in low enrollment in higher level math and science classes which are mandatory for college admissions. Assuming that there are numerous opportunities for girls in STEM related fields, Dinella states that "research on the social factors that hinder girls' and women's math and science skills may provide insight into improving women's mathematical performance and increasing women's occupational aspirations in the math and science fields." By changing the social aspects of these fields, researchers may be able to increase the female enrollment.
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Unlocking the clubhouse : women in computing |
Margolis, Jane.; Fisher, Allan |
Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2002 |
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This book, based off a four year, and 230 interviews, at Carnegie Mellon, examines the reason for the lack of females in computer science. The authors argue that the reasons for male dominance in the computing field relates to the social and cultural patterns that are established in childhood. The authors also offer advice on teaching practices and solutions that will increase female interest in computing. Intended for educators and parents seeking to increase the number of women in the technology field.
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What's Math Got To Do With It? Helping Children Learn To Love Their Least Favorite Subject-- And Why It's Important For America |
Boaler, Jo. |
New York, NY: Penguin Group, 2008 |
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A staggering statistic ranks the US, number 28 out of 40 countries participating in a recent assessment of mathematics, not taking into account the amount of money spent on mathematics-based programs. Jo Boaler has studied and evaluated the progress of students in middle and high school to find out which teaching methods yield the greatest excitment and results with students. The book is filled with interviews, research, math problems, pictures and examples. This is a great book and a 219 page read filled with ways parents and educators (and students) can change their outlook on mathematics and overcome this common obstacle among many students.
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Circuits Shocks and Lightning |
Peters, Celeste A. |
Austin, TX : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 2000 |
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This children's book, ages 9-12, explains the different kinds of electricity and how we use it everyday. The book is full of pictures as well as projects and experiments that aid in learning. Topics range from electricity in the body to circuits with an explanation of resistance and current. A good resource for educators and teachers wanting to interest young students in the everyday use of electricity.
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Educating young adolescent girls |
O'Reilly, Patricia;Elizabeth Marie Penn |
Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2001 |
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Shows how school can educate girls and promote their self esteem at the same time. It serves the purpose to help teachers develop gender- equitable schools and classrooms. This is for educators.
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Equity in the classroom: towards effective pedagogy for girls and boys |
Murphy,Patricia, and C.V. Gipps |
London; Washington D.C. : Falmer Press, 1996 |
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Focuses on pedagogy and the learning of both girls and boys in the classroom. Examines international trends in subjects performing throughout schooling looks at the ranges of differences in schooling in different countries. Argues that pedagogy can not isolated from the overarching gender- education system. This book is for educators and parents.
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Feisty females : inspiring girls to think mathematically |
Karp, Karen |
Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, 1998 |
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This book, a culmination of 2 years of research, discusses gender inequity in mathematics education. The authors, a professor and three classroom teachers, develop an approach to mathematics education that focuses on strong female role models. They suggest different learning strategies that have been proven successful with girls, literature for different areas of mathematics, as well as descriptions of lessons for the classroom. Suggested for parents and elementary school teachers wanting to close the gender gap in mathematics education.
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Teen girls and technology: what's the problem, what's the solution? |
Farmer, Lesley S.J. |
New York: Teachers College Press; Chicago,IL: ALA Editions, 2008 |
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Author provides information that parents, teachers, youth works, and librarians can use to encourage girls to get involved and succeed in today's technology-rich world. Examines the disconnect girls have with technology. Provides adults with techniques they could use to change the minds of girls. Highlights school and after school programs that can increase the confidences teen girls and their interest of technology- based careers.
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The Boys and Girls Learn Differently Action Guide for Teachers |
The Boys and Girls Learn Differently Action Guide for Teachers |
Jossey-Bass, 2003 |
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This book is intended as a guide to help teachers to understand brain- and gender-based research (differences in anatomical structure, neurological development, and the chemical and hormonal climate in growing boys and girls). It explains neurological and endocrinological (hormonal) effects on learning and behavior; developmental psychology, especially the effects of natural human development cycles on learning and behavior; and gender research on neurobiological and environmental differences (and similarities) between boys and girls. This knowledge helps teachers give their students opportunities to find the attachment and bonding they need in order to learn and behave in the ways that are natural to them. Chapter four, “Math, Science, and Spatial Learning” explains why boys tend to do better than girls in these areas and what educators can do to help all students learn more easily and effectively. Topics include self-directed activities and how to make math more “hands-on” with the use of manipulatives and games to encourage spatial and logical-mathematical thinking.
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