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Peer reviewedLeVasseur, Michal L. – Journal of Geography, 1999
Explores sixth- and ninth-grade students' knowledge of geography and geography-related careers, focusing on sex-related differences. Discusses the results, including: (1) no significant differences between male and female students for overall and subarea scores; (2) sex-related differences emerged when ethnicity was considered; and (3) students…
Descriptors: Careers, Comparative Analysis, Ethnicity, Females
Peer reviewedGoldberg, Jack; Kirman, Joseph M. – Journal of Geography, 1990
Investigates two questions: (1) the sex-related differences in Landsat Mastery, road map reading, and map drawing among adolescents and (2) the relationship between spatial ability and mapping skills. Replicates significantly lower female performance on parts of the Landsat tasks. Concludes that spatial ability correlations with mapping are too…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Elementary Secondary Education
