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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Nashville, Tennessee

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

56- Cancelled: Girl Power: Prevent Gender Inequity in Your Math Class

Thursday, November 19, 2015: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Broadway Ballroom F (Omni Nashville)

 

Lead Speaker:
Christy W. Gillespie


 

Research tell us girls are less likely than boys to consider themselves capable in math. Studies also link a girl's confidence to her performance. How does this impact our students? Learn about stereotype threat, mind-set, grit, and resilience. Leave with simple strategies you can immediately adopt to encourage female students to excel in math.

 

Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session