Raelene, Marjorie and Betty: Success of Girls and Boys in the Australian Mathematics Competition.

Edwards, Jo

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Publication Date: 1984

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Raelene, Marjorie and Betty: Success of Girls and Boys in the Australian Mathematics Competition.

Edwards, Jo

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v40 n2 p11-13 Jul 1984

On the Australian Mathematics Competition, boys responded correctly to more questions than did girls, but this difference came largely from a handful of questions. Responses to questions where sex differences occurred are discussed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Error Patterns, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Sex Differences, Testing

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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