Mathematics Computer Software Characteristics with Possible Gender-Specific Impact: A Content Analysis.

Chappell, Kelly K.

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ERIC Number: EJ543191

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Mathematics Computer Software Characteristics with Possible Gender-Specific Impact: A Content Analysis.

Chappell, Kelly K.

Journal of Educational Computing Research, v15 n1 p25-35 1996

Analyzes, as a function of grade level, the representation of gender, competition, and violence in 17 top-selling software programs designed for mathematics education. Results indicate that mean percentages of violence, competition against the program and competition against a peer increase across grade level; mean percentages of female characters and voices decrease with grade level. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Competition, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Evaluation, Content Analysis, Courseware, Females, Gender Issues, Instructional Materials, Instructional Program Divisions, Males, Mathematics Education, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences, Violence

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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