Sex Differences on New York State Regents Examinations: Support for the Differential Course-Taking Hypothesis.

Smith, Stuart E.; Walker, William J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Sex Differences on New York State Regents Examinations: Support for the Differential Course-Taking Hypothesis.

Smith, Stuart E.; Walker, William J.

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v19 n1 p81-85 Jan 1988

Reports on a study to determine if female high school students scored as high as male high school students on New York State Regents examinations in mathematics. Results indicated that if female students had an instructional history similar to that of male students they performed as well. (PK)

Descriptors: Algebra, Course Selection (Students), Elective Courses, Enrollment, Geometry, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Tests, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Test Results

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: New York State Regents Examinations

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