TY - BOOK AU - Burton, Leone TI - Girls into maths can go SN - 0304316024 U1 - 510 22 PY - 1986/// CY - Guildford : PB - Cassell KW - Sex discrimination in education N1 - 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 ER -