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Complicated Gender Gaps in Mathematics Achievement: Elevated Stakes during Performance as One Explanation
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Emily Lyons; Almaz Mesghina; Lindsey E. Richland – Grantee Submission, 2022
Gender gaps in mathematics achievement persist in many contexts and when visible, these gaps are paradoxical. Low-stakes measures of mathematics achievement such as grades and study behaviors favor girls, while gaps tend to reverse on assessments/ competitions. We explore whether different impacts of raising performance stakes could be one…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Achievement Gap, Mathematics Achievement, Grades (Scholastic)
Complicated Gender Gaps in Mathematics Achievement: Elevated Stakes during Performance as One Explanation
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Emily Lyons; Almaz Mesghina; Lindsey E. Richland – Mind, Brain, and Education, 2022
Gender gaps in mathematics achievement persist in many contexts and when visible, these gaps are paradoxical. Low-stakes measures of mathematics achievement such as grades and study behaviors favor girls, while gaps tend to reverse on assessments/competitions. We explore whether different impacts of raising performance stakes could be one…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Achievement Gap, Mathematics Achievement, Grades (Scholastic)