- limited representation of women in the course 
- women earn lower exam grades
- women earn lower scores on standardized tests of conceptual mastery 

Gender Gap In Introductory Physics Course

One research study looked at the different kinds of achievement gaps that were present in science classes, such as gender and minority gaps. A sample of students were studied based on their demographic (gender, ethnicity, SES). Through an assessment that involved testing students based on their knowledge of physics, biology, chemistry, and earth science, this study tried to identify the how and why behind these achievement gaps and to see if teacher involvement could mitigate said gaps. 

Gender and Minority Achievement Gaps in Science in Eighth Grade- Summary

The achievement gap that exists in physics courses between male and female students. 

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- Gender Gap in Computer Science Education
- Gender Gap in Mathematics
- Gender Gap in Physics
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Gender Gap in STEM Education - by Discipline

Miyake, A., Kost-Smith, L.E., Finkelstein, N.D., Pollock, S.J., Cohen, G.L. & Ito, T.A. (2010). Reducing the Gender Achievement Gap in College Science: A Classroom Study of Values Affirmation. Science (New York, N.Y.), 330(6008), 1234–1237. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1195996

Reducing the Gender Achievement Gap in College Science: A Classroom Study of Values Affirmation

The achievement gap that exists in computer science courses between male and female students. 

Gender Gap in Computer Science Education

The achievement gap that exists in mathematics courses/math-intensive fields between male and female students.

Gender Gap In Mathematics

Gender Gap In Physics 

Differences in male and female academic achievement in biological and medical sciences.

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