Problem of gender differences on physics assessments remains unsolved

TracyMorganFreeman · 2013-11-04T04:13:52+00:00

So throughout the article it seemed unbiased, simply stating "there are different results and we don't know why", but then:

One is that the use of interactive teaching techniques can improve student understanding for both genders. Another is simply to recognize that there is a gender gap on conceptual assessments and exams, and that addressing this gap will require creativity on the part of the instructor.

Why does the gap need to be addressed then? Let's say hypothetically it is intrinsic, or due to a quirk in biology. No amount of creativity that isn't special treatment for one gender would address the gap.

The authors call for researchers to devote additional attention to investigating the underlying causes of this gender gap and possible interventions.

Fine, keep looking. Don't jump the gun and make suggestions when you don't even know the cause.

nigglereddit · 2013-11-04T10:31:56+00:00

There's no way to control out personal choice when all the subjects are human beings.

If women simply choose not to pursue the field and choose not to work as diligently in it, it'll never show up in test results. In fact, when all the factors the study does analyse are discounted it's pretty much all that's left.

Title	Problem of gender differences on physics assessments remains unsolved
Author	ugdr6424
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Date	November 4, 2013 12:38 AM UTC (12 years ago)
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