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Gender Difference in Teachers' Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching in the Context of Single-Sex Classrooms
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Haroun, Ramzi F.; Ng, Dicky; Abdelfattah, Faisal A.; AlSalouli, Misfer S. – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2016
This study examines gender differences of teachers on their mathematical knowledge for teaching in the context of single-sex classrooms in Saudi Arabia. A translated version of the Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) instrument (Learning Mathematics for Teaching [LMT], 2008) in Number and Operation Content Knowledge (CK) and Knowledge of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Gender Differences, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction
Female-Only Classes in a Rural Context: Self-Concept, Achievement, and Discourse
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Wilson, Hope E.; Gresham, Jeanie; Williams, Michelle; Whitley, Claudia; Partin, Jimmy – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 2013
Two middle schools in rural east Texas implemented an optional, single-sex program. Although previous studies have documented the effects of single-sex instruction, and recent educational innovations have focused on its benefits, little research has investigated its effects in rural contexts. This study found that for rural populations, patterns…
Descriptors: Females, Achievement Tests, Single Sex Classes, Educational Innovation
Inclusion of Marginalized Boys: A Survey of a Summer School Using Positive Psychology Interventions
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Andersen, Frans Ørsted; Nissen, Poul; Poulsen, Line – Journal of Educational Issues, 2016
Marginalized boys at risk of dropping out of high school have for a long time been a problem in the Western world. 100 such Danish 14-16 year old boys were in the summers of 2013, 2014 and 2015 exposed to a new school program, "The Boys Academy," inspired by Seligman and the American KIPP schools suggesting seven character strengths to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, At Risk Students, Dropouts, Males
Separating the Boys from the Girls
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Patterson, Gregory A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2012
Students at Claremont Academy in Chicago and their scores have become a proof point in a broadening argument between adults and institutions over whether single-sex education does more good than harm, or whether it does any good at all. The battle pits the American Civil Liberties Union and women's groups against some who have been frequent allies…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Males, Single Sex Classes, Single Sex Schools
A Culture of (In)Equality?: A Cross-National Study of Gender Parity and Gender Segregation in National School Systems
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Wiseman, Alexander W. – Research in Comparative and International Education, 2008
Recent international education reports have highlighted some of the progress (as well as remaining disparity) in gendered education enrollment rates. But, the problem of gender segregation is still a very real issue even in some nations where girls are enrolled at levels on par with boys. Separate classes, curricula, and in many countries separate…
Descriptors: International Education, Teacher Characteristics, Cross Cultural Studies, Gender Differences
Single Sex Math Classes: What and for Whom? One School's Experiences.
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Durost, Richard A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
Presque Isle (Maine) High School has offered a section of all-girls algebra for seven years. The intent was to narrow the gap between 11th-grade boys' and girls' math achievement scores and create a more comfortable learning atmosphere for girls. The achievement score gap has decreased from 72 to 16 points. (MLH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Algebra, Cognitive Style, High Schools