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Peer reviewedLevin, Tamar; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1991
Data from the 1983-84 Israeli IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Education Achievement) science study were used to explore gender-related differences (and their determinants) in the learning of science. The study (n=1974) involved several measures of science learning, 10 attitudinal measures, and items and errors classification.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Measures, Attitudes, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedShemesh, Michal – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Investigated were gender-related differences in the relationship between the development of formal reasoning skills and learning interests during the early adolescent stage. Results indicated that adolescent boys appeared to develop patterns of formal reasoning before their female classmates. Differences in subject preferences were also found. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Females, Foreign Countries, Formal Operations
