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Pomeroy, David – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 2021
There is a problematic but widespread perception that we do mathematics with our minds, and sport and Physical Education (PE) with our bodies. Strong identification with sport and PE could therefore pose a barrier to mathematics learning. I explore this troubling possibility using data from a mixed-methods study of 450 Year Nine students (age…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Masculinity, Social Class, Ethnicity
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Ikonen, Kirsi; Leinonen, Risto; Hirvonen, Pekka E.; Asikainen, Mervi A. – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2019
In this study, Finnish ninth graders' and their school guidance counselors' views concerning ninth graders' perceptions of gender-appropriateness of occupations were examined. Special interest was placed on evaluating if ninth graders bring out any gender stereotypical perceptions regarding science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 9, Student Attitudes, Sex Stereotypes