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Characteristics of Academically Talented Women Who Achieve at High Levels on the Scholastic Achievement Test-Mathematics
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O'Shea, Margaret; Heilbronner, Nancy N.; Reis, Sally M. – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2010
The issue of gender differences in female math achievement, especially among highly able females has been studied by researchers over the last few decades. The Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT), the most widely used instrument in the screening of college applicants, continues to show large and consistent differences among high-ability students,…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Females, Research Methodology, College Applicants
Helping Teachers To Encourage Talented Girls in Mathematics.
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Gavin, M. Katherine; Reis, Sally M. – Gifted Child Today, 2003
Specific teaching strategies for helping talented girls in mathematics are discussed. These include: creating a supportive learning environment; providing single-sex learning opportunities in mathematics and appealing to the strengths of females as motivators; using activities that are relevant to girls; creating a challenging curriculum; and…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Gender Differences in Teacher and Student Perceptions of Student Ability and Effort.
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Siegle, Del; Reis, Sally M. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1995
Comparison of male and female gifted seventh- and eighth-grade students (n=543) found that teachers consistently rated females higher than males on effort and quality but did not give them higher grades; females believed they had higher ability than males in language arts; and males believed they had higher ability in mathematics, science, and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academically Gifted, Females, Grades (Scholastic)