The Portrayal of Females and Minorities in Selected Elementary Mathematics Series.

Garcia, Jesus; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ409242

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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The Portrayal of Females and Minorities in Selected Elementary Mathematics Series.

Garcia, Jesus; And Others

School Science and Mathematics, v90 n1 p2-12 Jan 1990

Examines whether elementary textbooks enhance a socially active mathematics education program. Reports that young females and minorities are adequately portrayed in five mathematics textbook series; representation of careers, however, is less than adequate. Sixteen references are listed. (YP)

Descriptors: Career Awareness, Careers, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Materials, Minority Groups, Sex Bias, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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