Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore gender differences in mathematics. The first part of this study was a literature review and the second part was an empirical, study. The literature review began with an overview of the work of Maccoby and Jacklin (1974). Then a review of recent research was done to compare and contrast current ideas of gender differences in mathematics with those of Maccoby and Jacklin. Finally, suggestions were made to alter the socialization of students to reduce the gender differences. The second part of the study included the collecting and analyzing of data. Mathematics and English grades and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, along with the students' age and gender, were recorded. From this information, questions were answered dealing with mathematical gender differences.
