每年出版 6 期
ISSN 打印: 1072-8325
ISSN 在线: 1940-431X
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IMPACT OF A SUMMER MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
摘要
This article discusses the impact of a 5-day residential summer mathematics and technology camp on middle school girls' attitudes and perceived abilities in mathematics and technology. The study sample included 121 Northern Nevada girls who participated in the program during its first 3 years of operation and 25 parents of these girls. Data-gathering measuresthe Modified Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Attitude Scale, personal interviews, and participant and parent questionnairesshow that the camp had a strong positive impact on program participants. Key benefits of the program, as well as elements critical to the program s success, are categorized and discussed.
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