Females Surpass Males in Computer Problem Solving: Findings from the Minnesota Computer Literacy Assessment.

Anderson, Ronald E.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Females Surpass Males in Computer Problem Solving: Findings from the Minnesota Computer Literacy Assessment.

Anderson, Ronald E.

Journal of Educational Computing Research, v3 n1 p39-51 1987

Results from the 1979 Minnesota Computer Literacy Assessment show that eighth- and eleventh-grade females perform better than males in some specific areas of programing, i.e., those that involve problem analysis and algorithmic application where the problems are expressed verbally rather than mathematically. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Literacy, Educational Assessment, Females, Problem Solving, Programing, Secondary Education, Sex Stereotypes, State Programs, Tables (Data), Test Items, Verbal Ability

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