Maharaj-Sharma, Rawatee2011-01-132011-01-132005-06https://hdl.handle.net/2139/8574This article notes some of the common stereotypes about male-female differences in mathematics and science, which often result in a disparity in the kind of support and encouragement that parents and teacher offer to girls. It provides suggestions on ways in which teachers and parents can minimize bias and help both girls and boys to achieve in scienceenScience educationGender differencesFemale studentsStudent attitudesTrinidad and TobagoArticle