Abstract
By investigating the general public s views, we can better understand the cultural milieu in which mathematics teaching and learning take place. This study, part of an international research project, investigated the Canadian general public s views of gender and mathematics. Using a brief survey, people on the street and in public spaces in four demographically diverse locations in the Canadian province of Ontario were asked their views on the topic. The findings suggest reasons to be both cautiously optimistic and concerned. While the most common response to the questions examined was to see no gender difference, more participants held a gendered view (typically privileging boys) than a gender-neutral view.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of PME 38 and PME-NA 36 |
| Editors | Peter Liljedahl, Cynthia Nicol, Susan Oesterle, Darien Allan |
| Place of Publication | Quebec Canada |
| Publisher | International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education |
| Pages | 225-232 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780864913609 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education 2014 - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 15 Jul 2014 → 20 Jul 2014 Conference number: 38th http://www.pme38.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education 2014 |
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| Abbreviated title | PME 2014 |
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Vancouver |
| Period | 15/07/14 → 20/07/14 |
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