It is discouraging to girls when they are not treated like the boys are. But these things make girls feel as if they are not as smart as the boys in their classroom. Many girls speak out less in class, or will expect to do worse on tests than the boys. Boys react the opposite way and become controlling students, which means that they answer more often, and get the teachers attention more often than do the girls. The more aggressive male students will take over computers before the girls can get to them.
Girls tend to get very discouraged in the areas of math and science and in return get lower grades.
But girls should not give up because these subjects are very, very important. Girls should get involved in projects to help them improve their skills. Girls should also realize that many women scientists and mathematicians have made many great accomplishments. With a positive attitude and intrest, girls can do just as well in these subjects as boys. Discussion Questions 1.