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ERIC Number: EJ543730
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-1191-162X
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Gender Bias in Alberta Social Studies 30 Examinations: Cause and Effect.
Walter, Connie; Young, Beth
Canadian Social Studies, v31 n2 p83-86,89 Win 1997
Reports on an exploration of gender bias in the multiple-choice portions of six Canadian social studies examinations. Considers the lack of women's experiences reflected in the questions, formal content, and epistemological stance. Concludes that gender biases do exist in the questions and may have contributed to differences in achievement. (MJP)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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