Debating Natural Aptitude for Math and Science
The debate is over, according to a review of over 40 years of research on this question published in the American Psychologist, December 2005. In the article " Sex Differences in Intrinsic Aptitude for Mathematics and Science? A Critical Review," Elizabeth Spelke of Harvard University ...
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Gender Differences: Kindergarten
According to popular lore, by age five, girls are studious junior academics while boys are rough and tumble little terrors. That’s an exaggerated view, but not a complete tall tale.
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Gender Differences: Preschool
Sugar and Spice and Everything nice vs. Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails? The gender differences aren't exactly that...
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Gender Differences: 1st Grade
Although every human being is unique, researchers have pinpointed differences in male and female brain development and...
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Gender Differences: 2nd Grade
It turns out there’s at least one stereotype that’s just plain wrong. Boys aren’t naturally any better than girls...
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Gender Differences: 4th Grade
Picture a fourth grader completely immersed in a book or scribbling in a journal. Was the bookworm you imagined male or...
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2nd Grade Math: What Happens
Second grade math starts with a review of the basics from first grade and then moves to a series of new skills. Find out...
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2nd Grade Writing: What Happens
By the end of first grade, your child was probably writing full sentences. But there's still a lot to learn. Find out...
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Gender Differences: Middle School
Until now, family members have been the most important people in your child’s life. You still matter – a lot – but...
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Gender Differences: High School
Your son or daughter is turning into a young man or woman before your eyes: starting to date, learning to drive,...
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Gender Differences: 5th Grade
“Self-esteem” is one of the buzzwords of modern parenting, tossed about as a panacea for everything from sexual...
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