Silly Rabbit, Math and Science are for Girls!

Even in 2008, the fields of math and science are dominated by males. Regardless of the cause of this imbalance (gender roles, discrimination, or biological differences), there is a solution. To encourage girls in math and science, educators must strengthen girls’ beliefs about their own abilities, spark and maintain greater interest in these subjects, and build associated skills.

Parents, teachers, tutors, and even other students can build a student's self esteem and help her establish a strong foundation in pursuing math and science as careers. Specific evidence-based recommendations for teachers are suggested in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) report “Encouraging Girls in Math and Science,” produced by the National Center for Education Research (NCER) to combat a multifaceted problem.

This report outlines five recommendations for encouraging girls in these more technical courses. Our favorite is "teach students that academic abilities are expandable and improvable." This is, of course, relevant to any and all students across ages, grades, and areas of study. Check it out today and let us know what you think!

~From KDP Resource Round-up