Some Gender-Specific Issues That Continue to Be Present in the Classroom

question 4

Multiple Choice

Some gender-specific issues that continue to be present in the classroom include which of the following?

• A)Teacher interactions that convey gender bias.
• B)Female teachers with math anxiety positively influencing female math achievement.
• C)Male students being afraid of looking "too smart" in front of females.
• D)Biological differences that result in lower female success in mathematics classes.

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Definitions:

Talking

The act of engaging in spoken communication to convey messages, information, or express thoughts and emotions.

Communicating

The process of exchanging information, ideas, feelings, and messages between individuals or groups, often through a common system of signs, behaviors, or devices.

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias whereby people overestimate how much others share their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Anchor

A key piece of information used as a reference point for decision-making or assessment, often in negotiations or estimations.