Virtual School
Houston, Texas
Shauna Paedae
Mathematics Teacher on Special Assignment
Escambia County Public Schools
Pensacola, Florida
Stephanie Reddick
K–5 Mathematics Coordinator
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
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Table of Contents
Mathematics Gender Achievement Gap
Mathematics Gender Achievement Gap
Exploring the Mathematics Gender Achievement Gap
Evidence Pointing to a Gender Gap in Mathematics
Evidence Challenging a Gender Gap in Mathematics
Considering the Impact of Teachers’ Mindsets
Perceptions About Girls in Mathematics
Tying Belief, Bias, and Stereotype to Perception
Unearthing Perceptions About Girls in Mathematics
The Classroom
The School and District
The School-Home Connection
Conclusion
Possibilities for Girls in Mathematics
Honoring Diverse Ways of Doing Mathematics
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
What Is the Evidence That the Girls Are Actively Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
How Does the Teacher Challenge the Girls to Think Critically About the Mathematics?
Fostering Classroom Discourse
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
What Is the Evidence That the Girls Are Actively Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
How Does the Teacher Challenge the Girls to Think Critically About the Mathematics?
Planning for Hands-On Learning
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
What Is the Evidence That the Girls Are Actively Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
How Does the Teacher Challenge the Girls to Think Critically About the Mathematics?
Using Questioning to Boost Understanding
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
What Is the Evidence That the Girls Are Actively Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
How Does the Teacher Challenge the Girls to Think Critically About the Mathematics?
Using Formative Assessment
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
What Is the Evidence That the Girls Are Actively Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
How Does the Teacher Challenge the Girls to Think Critically About the Mathematics?
Considering Context for Tasks
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
What Is the Evidence That the Girls Are Actively Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
How Does the Teacher Challenge the Girls to Think Critically About the Mathematics?
Modeling of Mathematical Power
What Actions Does the Teacher Take to Engage the Girls in Learning Mathematics?
