LibGuides: Women in STEM: Women in Classrooms

Gender in the Classroom

Gender and age differences in awareness and endorsement of gender stereotypes
In this study, researchers examined the development of gender stereotypes about boys' and girls' achievements in verbal subjects among 4th, 6th, and 8th grade students.
PBS -- Gender Gap in Math
According to a study described in this article, the gender gap in math achievement and teacher expectations begins as early as kindergarten.
ASCD -- "With Boys and Girls in Mind"
Research on gender and education reveals a disconnect between teaching practice and the needs of male and female brains.

New York Times -- Public Schools Separating Girls and Boys
This article explores single-sex classes in public schools and the research surrounding this tactic.
The New Yorker -- The Case Against Single-Sex Classrooms
This reporter argues the presumptions that are often made about gender-specific learning styles are often unsupported.