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Girls into maths can go / edited by, Leone Burton - Guildford : Cassell, c1986 - x, 257 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

PART 1. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM

1. The relative attainment of girls and boys in mathematics in the primary years

2. Attitudes and sex differences- some APU findings

3. Sidetracked? a look at the careers advice given to three fifth-form girls

4. Some thoughts on the power of mathematics

5. Girls and mathematics: the negative implications of success

6. Mathematics learning and socialization processes

7. Gender roles at home and school


9. Boys muscle in on the keyboard

10. Characteristics, views and relationships in the classroom

PART II. WHAT CAN BE DONE?
11. Should Mary have a little computer

12. The girls in my tutor group should not fail at maths

13. Experience with a primary school implementing an equal opportunity enquiry

14. Girls and mathematics at Oadby beachamp college

15. Girl-friendly mathematics

16. The logic of problem generation: from morality and solving to de-posing and rebellion

17. Freedom and girls education: a philosophical discussion with particular influence to mathematics

18. Girls and technology

Includes index

ISBN: 0304316024 9780304316021

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sex discrimination in education

Dewey Class. No.: 510 / BUR