Closing the Gender Gap.

Murphy, Susan H.

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ERIC Number: EJ448800

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Closing the Gender Gap.

Murphy, Susan H.

College Board Review, n163 p18-25,36 Spr 1992

This article examines reasons for differences in standardized test scores between men and women college students. It considers tests'"underprediction" of female performance, continuing gender differences in math and science, and implications for admissions and aid professionals. Graphs demonstrate trends. (DB)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Females, Higher Education, Mathematics, Sciences, Scores, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Standardized Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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