To learn more about the development of stereotypes around math and ways to encourage girls’ success in STEM fields, take a look at these resources:
Engendering Success in STEM | Project CLIMB
FabFems | Female STEM Role Models
GEMS | Girls Excelling in Math and Science
National Center for Women & Information Technology
National Girls Collaborative Project | Encouraging Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Purdue University Global | Resources for Women in Computer Technology
Women in Engineering and Technology
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- Math-gender stereotype
- a belief that math is for a particular gender, such as girls or boys
- Math self-concept
- the association between the self and math
- Self-concept
- refers to how someone thinks about their self and their attributes