Dr Carter Is Attempting to Fund a New Instruction and Training

question 132

Multiple Choice

Dr. Carter is attempting to fund a new instruction and training program to improve mathematical and visuospatial thinking among teenaged girls. Should a granting agency be enthusiastic?

• A) Not really. Research shows that the "gender gap" in mathematical and spatial thinking may be lessened by instruction, but the improvement is very small.
• B) Yes. Research shows that the "gender gap" in mathematical and spatial thinking may be lessened by experience, instruction, encouragement, and the like.
• C) No. The 'gender gap' in mathematical and spatial thinking appears only among girls in elementary school.
• D) No. The "gender gap" in mathematical and spatial thinking is largely hormonal in origin, and therefore difficult to remediate.

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