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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

568- Take Action: Encouraging Female Students to Excel in Math

Saturday, April 12, 2014: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Great Hall A/D (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Christy W. Gillespie

Handouts
  • #568, Gillespie, Take Action.pdf (528.1 kB)
  • #568, Gillespie, Take Action PP.pdf (858.6 kB)

  • Why do girls often report feeling less capable at learning mathematics than boys? Research by neurologists and psychologists suggests why we see gender inequities in mathematics. This session will review relevant findings and discuss strategies that can be used in the classroom to better support and encourage female students.

    Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
    Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences