Math 4 girls
Subtitle: four research-based essays concerning the mathematical education of girls
By: Dormer Ellis, editor.
Contributors: Ellis, Dormer, 1925-; Hanna, G. 1934-; Ontario Educational Research Council.
Publisher: Ontario Educational Research Council
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 28
Subjects: Mathematical ability -- Sex differences.; Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Psychological aspects.; Sex differences in education.; Women -- Education -- Mathematics -- Ontario -- Toronto.
Other titles: Math for girls.; Math four girls.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: value: 1. Increasing female enrolment in mathematics courses : is it possible? is it ethical? / Dormer Ellis and Agnes Cordeau.; value: 2. Psychological perspectives on cognitive sex differences : are male and female brains really different? / Gael MacPherson and Patricia Tobin.; value: 3. Mathematics achievement of boys and girls : an international perspective / Gila Hanna.; value: 4. Local initiatives to effect change / Lorna F. Wiggan.