Chapter 6 Cross-cultural gender differences in mathematics education

Abstract

The chapter examined data from the Second International Mathematics Study (SIMS), for Population A (range of age 12 to 13) and for Population B (range of age 17 to 19). Multivariate analyses of variance revealed that achievement differences among countries were much greater than gender differences. The findings are discussed in light of responses to questions about learning experiences, parental and teacher support, perception of the place of mathematics in the pursuit of higher education, and other factors that are considered influential in mathematics achievement.