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Peer reviewedCharlton, John P. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Describes a study of undergraduates at Bolton Institute (England) that investigated biological sex, psychological masculinity and femininity, computer comfort, computer engagement, and computer over-use. Discusses the role of applications in determining sex differences, and explains findings that imply that some reduction of sex asymmetries in…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Femininity, Foreign Countries
Download full textLockheed, Marlaine E.; And Others – 1985
During the past several years considerable national-level attention has been focused on the state of American public education in mathematics, science and technology. There is, among the several policy reports, substantial agreement that student achievement levels in mathematics are lower than is desirable and the opportunity to learn mathematics,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Science Education, Ethnic Groups, Intermediate Grades
Koch, Melissa – TECHNOS, 1994
Discusses girls' use of computers and examines why they are often discouraged and lose interest. Topics addressed include the issue of gender; gender bias in computer games; use of the Internet; exposure to technology; girls' preferences; educational reform; choosing software; technology programs for girls; all-girl classrooms; and role models.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
Butler, Dee – 1987
The West Virginia Board of Education is committed by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and State Policy 4200, "Provision of Equal Opportunity in West Virginia Public Schools," to provide all students with equal access to courses and equal treatment once they are enrolled in those courses. Mathematics, computer technology and science are…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Science Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Schofield, Janet Ward – 1995
This book explores the meaning of computer technology in schools. The book is based on data gathered from a two-year observation of more than 30 different classrooms in an urban high school: geometry classes in which students used artificially intelligent tutors; business classes in which students learned word processing; and computer science…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Artificial Intelligence, Change, Classroom Research
Hawkins, B. Denise – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1993
An analysis of trends in Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores looks at SAT verbal and mathematics averages by racial group and gender, reports racial group percentages of examinees by state, and charts relationships between ethnic group, parental education, family income, student years of postsecondary study, and scores. (MSE)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry
College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, NJ. – 1981
Information on 1981 high school seniors in the United States or abroad who registered for the Admissions Testing Program (ATP), sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board, is presented. Findings include the following: the number of women taking the (SAT) Scholastic Aptitude Test exceeded that of men for the seventh consecutive year; the…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Business Administration Education
