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Wollam, Jean – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
Considered are advantages of summer science programs limited to young high school women. Same sex courses are seen to eliminate unconscious gender bias in instruction and counter tendencies for female students to be less involved in science, mathematics, and computer activities. Four specific programs are briefly described. (DB)
Descriptors: Females, Gifted, High Schools, Science Education

Craig, Dorothy Valcarcel – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2000
Describes a study that examined gender differences and the process of Internet-assisted inquiry in a single-sex, technology-enhanced environment. Results indicate that female students in a single-sex environment display similar behaviors as male students do when engaging in technology-enhanced activities. Discusses student attitudes and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Females, Gender Issues, Internet

Durost, Richard A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
Presque Isle (Maine) High School has offered a section of all-girls algebra for seven years. The intent was to narrow the gap between 11th-grade boys' and girls' math achievement scores and create a more comfortable learning atmosphere for girls. The achievement score gap has decreased from 72 to 16 points. (MLH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Algebra, Cognitive Style, High Schools

Stutler, Susan Lee – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
Discusses the different learning styles of gifted middle-school males and females in single-sex algebra classes. Discusses the barriers faced by girls in mathematics courses and the benefits of providing girls with opportunities to think and problem solve in an environment less permeated with societal expectations of femininity. (CR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Classroom Environment, Females, Gifted
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