Boys and Girls Who Take Advanced Math and Science Courses

question 28

Multiple Choice

Boys and girls who take advanced math and science courses

• A) do so for similar reasons-both are preparing for science or engineering careers.
• B) do so for different reasons, and fewer girls go on to science or engineering careers.
• C) do not complete the courses they have enrolled in at similar rates-girls are more likely to drop math courses than boys.
• D) experience similar encouragement to do so from parents.

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