Abstract
Far fewer gifted women than gifted men pursue careers in mathematical and scientific areas. In this study gifted boys and girls who were matched on measures of verbal and mathematical aptitude and socio-economic status are compared on measures of values and career interests which contribute to differential achievement. Gifted girls are less likely than the boys to have values and clearly defined career interests associated with careers in mathematics and science as early as grade seven. Girls are more interested than boys in social and aesthetic areas. Gifted girls, however, appear to have more scientific interests than girls of average ability. The implications of these findings for increasing the participation and achievement of gifted girls in mathematics and science are discussed.
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