Modified Fennema-Sherman Attitude Scales: Here is
a tool useful for teachers to look at their own and
their students’ attitudes toward math and science. It
comes from the Woodrow Wilson National
Fellowship Foundation.

Myra Sadker Advocates for Gender Equity: Although
Dr. Sadker died from breast cancer in 1995, her work
continues through curriculum design, publications,
and advocacy.

Why Janie Can’t Engineer: This article from the
Washington Post  delineates some of the progress
made, but discusses the work still to be done.

Weaving Gender Equity into Math Reform: This site
is directed to math teachers to encourage girls to
challenge themselves in mathematics.

Gender, Diversities, and Technology Institute:  This
site, from EDC, has multiple resources for teachers.

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GEMS: Girls Excelling in Math and Science


“How do we make
sure that girls
receive an
equitable education
in mathematics?
And what exactly
does "equitable"
mean, as distinct
from "equal”?”

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