Additional Resources

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:

Black Girls Code

Engendering Success in STEM | Project CLIMB

FabFems | Female STEM Role Models

GEMS | Girls Excelling in Math and Science

Girls Who Code

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

Let Toys Be Toys

Women in Engineering and Technology

 

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  • Transcript
  • Pages
  • Glossary
  • Math Stereotypes

    1. Title Page
    2. Acknowledgments
    3. Stereotypes About Math
    4. Children Learn from Their Environment
    5. When Do Stereotypes About Math Form?
    6. Self-Concept Linked to Math Performance
    7. Engagement and Achievement in Math
    8. Charging Up Math Experiences
    9. Math and Me: Stereotypes
    10. Change How You Think and Talk About Math
    11. Questionnaire
    12. Knowledge Check
    13. Additional Resources
    14. Cited References
  • 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