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Gender and racial differences in mathematical performance.

C W Hall1, N B Davis, L M Bolen

  • 1Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. hallc@mail.ecu.edu

The Journal of Social Psychology
|January 26, 2000
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This study found no gender differences in 5th and 8th graders' math performance. However, White students outperformed Black students, especially in math concepts, with parent factors also influencing results.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Sociology of Education

Background:

  • Mathematics performance disparities among student demographics are a persistent concern in educational research.
  • Understanding factors influencing these differences is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender and racial differences in mathematics performance among 5th and 8th graders in the U.S.
  • To explore the relationship between parental factors (math anxiety, education) and student math achievement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized California Achievement Test scores for math concepts and computation.
  • Administered parent questionnaires to gather data on parental math anxiety, educational background, and advanced math coursework.
  • Analyzed data for gender and racial group differences and parental influence.

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Main Results:

  • No significant gender differences were observed in math performance.
  • White students scored significantly higher than Black students in both grades.
  • Racial disparities were more pronounced in math concepts than in math computation.
  • Parental math anxiety, highest math course, and education level were significantly related to child's math performance.

Conclusions:

  • While gender is not a significant factor, racial disparities in math performance persist.
  • Parental attitudes and educational background play a complex role in a child's math achievement.
  • The influence of parental factors on math performance may differ across racial groups.