Gender differences in educational achievement

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dc.contributor.authorMorris, Jeanette
dc.contributor.editorBrandon, E. P.
dc.coverage.spatialMona, Jamaica
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-18T16:55:38Z
dc.date.available2022-01-18T16:55:38Z
dc.date.issued1991
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dc.description.abstractThis study examined Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examination results for 30 subjects at General Proficiency in 1987, and 33 in 1988 and 1989. Entry statistics were examined to determine whether gender was a significant factor in subject choice among students. The results, according to grade, were examined by subject area to determine whether significant differences in achievement existed between boys and girls. Results of the data analysis showed that females dominated 21 subject areas clustered in the humanities, business subjects, selected craft areas associated with domestic pursuits, and a few science subjects, particularly the biological sciences. Male entries dominated in the sciences and technical areas. The distribution of Grades 1 and 2 reflect these same differences. A higher percentage of females obtained Grades 1 and 2 in those subject areas in which female entries predominated, and a higher percentage of males obtained Grades 1 and 2 in the technical areas and physical sciences
dc.description.sponsorshipBiennial Cross-Campus Conference on Education, 1st, Mona, Jamaica, 3-6 Apr., 1990
dc.description.sponsorshipThe University of the West Indies. Faculty of Education
dc.extentpp. 109-115
dc.identifier.other73
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2139/52177
dc.publisherFaculty of Education, UWI
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dc.sourceProceedings of the 1990 Cross-Campus Conference on Education
dc.source.uriCERIS - 280/240/UWI(1)
dc.subject.otherExamination results
dc.titleGender differences in educational achievement
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