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Direct linkWiest, Lynda; Johnson, Shanna – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2005
Girls take as many mathematics courses as boys do in high school. However, they show lower achievement in mathematics and are less likely to pursue mathematics-related fields. Women's interest and participation in computer science fields is also a concern. Moreover, women in these occupations are more likely than men to use computers for clerical…
Descriptors: Role Models, Females, Mathematics Achievement, Teacher Role
