Gender and Math Performance: Does Biology Have Implications for Educational Policy?

摘要: The use of new biological theories human behavior to inform educational policy is criticized. Authors who suggest that detecting a basis for particular ability indicates the unchangeable nature are committing fallacy determinism. One study chosen illustrate problems inherent in attempts link substrate with achievement. by Benbow and Stanley on differential math performance between boys girls analyzed terms assumptions which underlie it. An unstated assumption Benbow-Stanley socialization factors , those cannot be quantified not important development test performance. authors also commit error reification, attributing score physical meaning. Evidence described indicating strong influence environmental SATf IQ, other tests. Finally appearance this publicity it received seen as reaction emergence women's movement country last 15 years.