Download or read book A Proposal to Compare the Perception Rates of Female Middle School Students by Grade Level as to Gender in the Field of Science written by Stephen A. Haley and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of Gender Race and Grade Level on Interest Relevance and Perceived Confidence in Science Among Middle School Students in the Deep South written by Jennifer Carruth and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study looks at middle school students' attitudes toward three dimensions of perceptions of science (interest, relevance, and competence) and compares student attitudes by gender, age, and race. These measures are expected to reflect the varying potential of these students' interest in pursuing careers in STEM. A sample of 719 students in East-Central Mississippi were asked to rate their level of agreement with statements taken from common surveys for measuring attitudes towards science, the Test of Science Related Attitudes 2 (TOSRA 2) and the Views on Science and Education (VOSE) questionnaires. Logistic regression analyses showed that age is a more significant indicator of low interest and of low competence than gender, and that race does not play a significant role in any dimension. Findings indicate students lose interest earlier than high school, suggesting that earlier interventions may be better at increasing participation in STEM than programs targeting older students.
Download or read book Male and Female Middle School Students Attitudes Toward Science written by Micheele Lynn Schpakow and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women continue to be underrepresented in certain disciplines of science. Differences in male and female students’ attitudes toward science have been observed down to the middle school level. Attitudes, however, may be formed through the integration of multiple constructs: attitudes toward school science, desire to become a scientist, value of science to society, and perceptions of scientists. To fully understand the problem of the underrepresentation of females in science, differences in male and female middle school students’ attitudes toward science were analyzed across these constructs. A causal-comparative design was used to compare students’ attitudes toward science based on biological sex. The students responded to Likert-type items on the My Attitudes Toward Science survey during their regularly scheduled science class periods. The sample included sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science students in middle schools located in suburban central New Jersey. Data analysis was performed through a multivariate analysis of variance. The findings indicated no significant difference exists in middle school students’ attitudes toward school science, desire to become a scientist, value of science to society, and perceptions of scientists based on biological sex of the students.
Download or read book Middle School Girls and Their Perceptions of STEM Disciplines from the Perspective of Middle School Math and Science Teachers written by Christine Demore and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girls lose interest in science and math and other STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math) during the middle school years. This loss of interest has affected girls and the representation of women in STEM careers. The purpose of the study was to investigate the role that middle school science and math teachers have in shaping girls’ attitudes and motivation, and their perception of girls. This study gathered data through a mixed-methods approach. Instruments used in this study included a Google survey consisting of Likert scale questions and individual interviews with participants. The study asked three research questions: 1. In suburban middle schools, is there a gender difference among students in STEM activities or subjects? 2. Do middle school teachers treat boys differently from girls in reinforcing their self-image of ability in math and science? 3. Are there gender differences in middle school students’ perceptions of their abilities in math and science? The results of this study indicate that middle school girls do not have a negative perception towards STEM, science, or math as perceived by their teachers. Middle school girls are participating in science and math, often take the initiative when working in groups, and pursue leadership roles in groups. This study also has proven that girls are called upon just as much as boys in these subject areas, and girls do not shy away from challenging work as compared to boys. Girls are also more likely to finish their assignments in an organized and efficient way. Teachers are cognizant of the role that they play in helping their students reach their true potential in STEM subjects, especially girls. Teachers in the study encouraged all their students to take risks in the classroom when completing challenging STEM related lessons, and participation among boys and girls were mostly the same at this age level, with only a slight variation. Responses from middle school teachers suggested that they provide substantial support and encouragement to girls in STEM, a finding that is very different from other studies and research that has previously been conducted.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women in Mathematics and Science written by Yupin Bae and published by Department of Education Office of Educational. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report reviews the most current data on women's progress in mathematics and science achievement, attitudes, course-taking patterns, and college majors. Results of recent studies suggest that many factors such as parental encouragement, teacher preparation, teacher student interactions, curriculum content, hands-on laboratory experiences, self-concept, attitudes toward mathematics and science, availability of mentors, and home resources contribute to the attitudes, access, and achievement of young women in mathematics and science. The research cited here suggests that the gender gap in science and mathematics in the United States appears at Grade 10 while internationally the gap appears around Grade 8. Despite this, there are still substantial differences between women and men in mathematics, computer science, engineering and science fields. Contains 29 references. (DDR)
Download or read book The Influence of Single Gender Classrooms in Math and Science on Middle School Girls written by Christie Alana Berg and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research identifies a gender gap in mathematics and science as students progress from middle school through high school and college. Girls have inherent aptitude yet lack necessary self-confidence to continue with science studies in the upper grades. Research reveals same-sex environments may affect achievement and perception of ability. The purpose of this study was to examine how a single gender science classroom affects middle school girls' achievement and interest in science. This study was conducted using surveys and interviews of twenty-five sixth grade girls. The study included interviews of the classroom teacher and school principal. Results showed an increase in achievement, self-confidence and interest in science after participating in the all-girls class. Keywords: gender gap, females, middle school, same-sex environment, science, single-gender classroom
Download or read book An Investigation of Gender and Grade level Differences in Middle School Students Attitudes about Science in Science Process Skills Ability and in Parental Expectations of Their Children s Science Performance written by Terri Reneé White and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book School Family and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Download or read book The Science Perceptions of Females as Compared to Males at Differing Grade Levels written by Donna Coolidge and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of Single Gender Education on Sixth Through Eighth Grade Female Student Science Achievement written by Deanna Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently, students in the United States are educated in either single or mixed gender learning environments. An achievement gap between male and female students in the area of science indicates a need for instructional strategies and environments that will address these learning needs. Single gender classrooms are one possible solution as males and females have gender differences that may contribute to the way they learn. This quantitative, causal comparative study compared the differences in the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards science achievement scores of middle school females in single and mixed gender environments in a state in the Southeastern United States. Independent samples t tests, Chi-Square Tests, and two-way ANOVA analyses determined if group differences in science achievement existed between sixth through eighth grade female students in single and mixed gender classrooms. Results of the study revealed there was no significant difference in achievement scores between the two groups. The research findings provide the stakeholders with information that can potentially influence the implementation of single gender programs to improve the achievement of female students in middle grades science.
Download or read book Influences on Gender Differences in Image of Science written by Jeanne Beryl Harding and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effects of Social Role Perceptions of Gender on STEM Classes in Middle School written by Jennifer E. Patton and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Student Success in College written by George D. Kuh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student Success in College describes policies, programs, and practices that a diverse set of institutions have used to enhance student achievement. This book clearly shows the benefits of student learning and educational effectiveness that can be realized when these conditions are present. Based on the Documenting Effective Educational Practice (DEEP) project from the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University, this book provides concrete examples from twenty institutions that other colleges and universities can learn from and adapt to help create a success-oriented campus culture and learning environment.
Download or read book The Waiting Time written by Ian Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies have shown that girls' attitudes toward math are not as positive as that of boys (Fennema, & Sherman, 1977; Eccles, & Blumenfeld, 1985; Guimond, & Roussel, 2001). Crucially, research has also shown that this gender imbalance is a learned trait, female students in high school are more likely to have negative perceptions of Mathematics, than female students in elementary school (Spears Brown, & Bigler, 2004; Maritnot, 2012). This mixed methods research study examined the perceptions of gender bias in Grade 8 mathematics at West Rock Middle School, surveying 45 participants, (20 male, 25 female). A modified Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Attitude Scale, in combination with a Forgasz and Leder Who and Mathematics Scale, was used to uncover a slight variability in achievement and attitudinal scores between genders in a middle school mathematics class. A follow-up semi-structured interview with six students (two male, four female) determined that that variance seemed not to be due to a student perception of gender bias, but, rather, a multitude of attitudinal concerns.
Download or read book Differentiation to close the gender achievement gap in middle school science written by Mary Lynn Delger and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project is intended to purposefully include components of instruction for a middle school science classroom so that girls are encouraged and mentored to be interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The participants will be sixth grade science students in a suburban charter school in the Midwest. Components of this project will include a differentiated unit and lessons, standards based instruction, meaningful assessments, and a system of feedback developed to be self-reflective. The differentiated lessons will include an opportunity for female students to research or be exposed to female scientists who have had success in various fields of study. Science standards will be used to create lessons that account for individual learning profiles, including gender. Assessments have been created in the units to analyze student learning. A system of feedback will be implemented so that students are able to self-reflect on their own learning and as a report to parents on student progress. The project will be evaluated using a survey. All students will be given a science interest inventory at the beginning of the year. Female student’s inventories will be analyzed by the teacher. The same survey will be given at the end of the school year. The teacher will analyze the differences in the two surveys to determine the success of the project.
Download or read book A Study of the Relationship Between Science Anxiety and Grade Level Gender and Students and Parents Perceptions written by Donald Wayne Meissner and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
