Mathematics, Spatial Visualization, and Related Factors: Changes in Girls and Boys, Grades 8-11.

Sherman, Julia

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Publication Date: 1980-Aug

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Mathematics, Spatial Visualization, and Related Factors: Changes in Girls and Boys, Grades 8-11.

Sherman, Julia

Journal of Educational Psychology, v72 n4 p476-82 Aug 1980

Although girls and boys were similar in cognitive skills and attitudes toward mathematics in grade 8, boys performed significantly better in mathematics by grade 11, even with mathematics background controlled. No sex-related difference in spatial visualization developed. (Author/GDC)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Cognitive Tests, Grade 11, Grade 8, Longitudinal Studies, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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