Gender Differences in Mathematics: An Integrative Psychological Approach

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511614446

Females consistently score lower than males on standardized tests of mathematics - yet no such differences exist in the classroom. These differences are not trivial, nor are they insignificant. Test scores help determine entrance to college and graduate school and therefore, by extension, a person's job and future success. If females receive lower test scores then they also receive fewer opportunities. Why does this discrepancy exist? This book presents a series of papers that address these issues by integrating the latest research findings and theories. Authors such as Diane Halpern, Jacquelynne Eccles, Beth Casey, Ronald Nuttal, James Byrnes, and Frank Pajares tackle these questions from a variety of perspectives. Many different branches of psychology are represented, including cognitive, social, personality/self-oriented, and psychobiological. The editors then present an integrative chapter that discusses the ideas presented and other areas that the field should explore.

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Frontmatter
pp i-vi
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Contents
pp vii-viii
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Preface
pp ix-xii
- By Ann M. Gallagher, Research Scientist, Law School Admission Council, James C. Kaufman, Assistant Professor of Psychology, California State University, San Bernadino
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Acknowledgments
pp xiii-xiv
- By Ann M. Gallagher, Research Scientist, Law School Admission Council, James C. Kaufman, Assistant Professor of Psychology, California State University, San Bernadino
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List of Contributors
pp xv-xvi
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1 - Research on the Women and Mathematics Issue: A Personal Case History
pp 1-24
- By Susan F. Chipman, U.S. Office of Naval Research
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2 - The Perseverative Search for Sex Differences in Mathematics Ability
pp 25-47
- By Jeremy B. Caplan, The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Paula J. Caplan, Brown University
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3 - A Psychobiosocial Model: Why Females Are Sometimes Greater Than and Sometimes Less Than Males in Math Achievement
pp 48-72
- By Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College, Jonathan Wai, Claremont McKenna College, Amanda Saw, Claremont Graduate University
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4 - Gender Differences in Math: Cognitive Processes in an Expanded Framework
pp 73-98
- By James P. Byrnes, University of Maryland
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5 - Cognitive Contributions to Sex Differences in Math Performance
pp 99-120
- By James M. Royer, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Laura M. Garofoli, Dr. Franklin Perkins School
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6 - Spatial Ability as a Mediator of Gender Differences on Mathematics Tests: A Biological–Environmental Framework
pp 121-142
- By Ronald L. Nuttall, Boston collage, M. Beth Casey, Boston collage, Elizabeth Pezaris, Norhtheastern university
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7 - Examining Gender-Related Differential Item Functioning Using Insights from Psychometric and Multicontext Theory
pp 143-171
- By Allan S. Cohen, The University of Georgia, Robert A. Ibarra, The University of New Mexico
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8 - The Gender-Gap Artifact: Women's Underperformance in Quantitative Domains Through the Lens of Stereotype Threat
pp 172-188
- By Paul G. Davies, University of California, Los Angeles, Steven J. Spencer, University of Waterloo
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9 - “Math is hard!” (Barbie™, 1994): Responses of Threat vs. Challenge-Mediated Arousal to Stereotypes Alleging Intellectual Inferiority
pp 189-206
- By Talia Ben-Zeev, San Francisco State University, Cristina M. Carrasquillo, San Francisco State University, Alison M. L. Ching, San Francisco State University, Tattiya J. Kliengklom, San Francisco State University, Kristen L. McDonald, San Francisco State University, Daniel C. Newhall, San Francisco State University, Gillian E. Patton, San Francisco State University, Tiffany D. Stewart, San Francisco State University, Tonya Stoddard, San Francisco State University, Michael Inzlicht, New York University, Steven Fein, Williams Collage
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10 - The Role of Ethnicity on the Gender Gap in Mathematics
pp 207-219
- By Alyssa M. Walters, Educational Testing Sevice, Lisa M. Brown, University of Florida
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11 - The Gender Gap in Mathematics: Merely a Step Function?
pp 220-245
- By Sophia Catsambis, City University of New York and U.S. Department of Education
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12 - “I can, but I don't want to”: The Impact of Parents, Interests, and Activities on Gender Differences in Math
pp 246-263
- By Janis E. Jacobs, Pennsylvania State University, Pamela Davis-Kean, University of Michigan, Martha Bleeker, Pennsylvania State University, Jacquelynne S. Eccles, University of Michigan, Oksana Malanchuk, University of Michigan
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13 - Gender Effects on Mathematics Achievement: Mediating Role of State and Trait Self-Regulation
pp 264-293
- By Eunsook Hong, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Harold F. O'Neil, University of Southern California, David Feldon, University of Southern California
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14 - Gender Differences in Mathematics Self-Efficacy Beliefs
pp 294-315
- By Frank Pajares, Emory University
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15 - Gender Differences in Mathematics: What We Know and What We Need to Know
pp 316-332
- By Ann M. Gallagher, Research Scientist, Law School Admission Council, James C. Kaufman, Assistant Professor of Psychology, California State University, San Bernadino
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Author Index
pp 333-344
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Subject Index
pp 345-351
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-vi

Contents
pp vii-viii

Preface
pp ix-xii

Acknowledgments
pp xiii-xiv

List of Contributors
pp xv-xvi

1 - Research on the Women and Mathematics Issue: A Personal Case History
pp 1-24

2 - The Perseverative Search for Sex Differences in Mathematics Ability
pp 25-47

3 - A Psychobiosocial Model: Why Females Are Sometimes Greater Than and Sometimes Less Than Males in Math Achievement
pp 48-72

4 - Gender Differences in Math: Cognitive Processes in an Expanded Framework
pp 73-98

5 - Cognitive Contributions to Sex Differences in Math Performance
pp 99-120

6 - Spatial Ability as a Mediator of Gender Differences on Mathematics Tests: A Biological–Environmental Framework
pp 121-142

7 - Examining Gender-Related Differential Item Functioning Using Insights from Psychometric and Multicontext Theory
pp 143-171

8 - The Gender-Gap Artifact: Women's Underperformance in Quantitative Domains Through the Lens of Stereotype Threat
pp 172-188

9 - “Math is hard!” (Barbie™, 1994): Responses of Threat vs. Challenge-Mediated Arousal to Stereotypes Alleging Intellectual Inferiority
pp 189-206

10 - The Role of Ethnicity on the Gender Gap in Mathematics
pp 207-219

11 - The Gender Gap in Mathematics: Merely a Step Function?
pp 220-245

12 - “I can, but I don't want to”: The Impact of Parents, Interests, and Activities on Gender Differences in Math
pp 246-263

13 - Gender Effects on Mathematics Achievement: Mediating Role of State and Trait Self-Regulation
pp 264-293

14 - Gender Differences in Mathematics Self-Efficacy Beliefs
pp 294-315

15 - Gender Differences in Mathematics: What We Know and What We Need to Know
pp 316-332

Author Index
pp 333-344

Subject Index
pp 345-351

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