Girls and Science 2000

Equitable Practices

    Monitor Classroom Dynamics.
      Make sure you ask girls hard questions and expect them to know.
    Check your curriculum for gender bias.
      Make sure girl-friendly topics are included.
    Shift from a competitive to a cooperative educational model
      At least sometimes.
    Consider a variety of assessment options
      Group projects, writing assignments, etc.
    Encourage Active Participation by all.
      Don't let girls let boys do their thinking for them.
    Fight Narrow Stereotypes of Mathematics
      Yes, girls do brilliantly at math
    Provide Diverse Role Models
      Bring women in to talk. Or find biographies.
    Foster Self-Confidence
      Success at risk-taking breeds self-confidence.