Gender differences in mathematics achievement and other variables among university students. According to previous research, males outperform females in higher levels of mathematics.
Many females choose majors which require little or no math.
The author wanted to compare the differences between males and females enrolled in college algebra classes. The sample was taken from a large urban commuter university. For the most part, the students in intermediate algebra would not take another math course. The students in college algebra usually pursued other math courses. In the college algebra class, there were more men enrolled.