Sex Differences in TIMSS Mathematics Achievement of Four Asian Nations

Studied the mathematics achievement of boys and girls in four Asian nations that participated in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (Singapore, Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong). Findings support the interactionist model of D. Gerry (1996) in which biologically secondary mathematical a...

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Published in:Studies in educational evaluation 2001, Vol.27 (4), p.331
Main Authors: Cheng, Soh Kay, Seng, Quek Khiok
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Foreign Countries
Hong Kong
International Studies
Japan
Junior High School Students
Junior High Schools
Korea
Mathematics Achievement
Sex Differences
Singapore
Third International Mathematics and Science Study
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Summary:Studied the mathematics achievement of boys and girls in four Asian nations that participated in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (Singapore, Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong). Findings support the interactionist model of D. Gerry (1996) in which biologically secondary mathematical abilities are posited to emerge only with prolonged exposure to certain specialized sociocultural practices. (SLD)
ISSN:0191-491X