English Boys Outperform Girls in Math and Science, Widening Gender Gap
A new analysis of the 2023 TIMSS assessment reveals that English boys significantly outperformed girls in math and science, particularly in year 9 where boys had a 26-point lead in math and a 14-point lead in science, widening pre-pandemic trends and creating the largest gender gap among 59 particip...
English Boys Outperform Girls in Math and Science, Widening Gender Gap
A new analysis of the 2023 TIMSS assessment reveals that English boys significantly outperformed girls in math and science, particularly in year 9 where boys had a 26-point lead in math and a 14-point lead in science, widening pre-pandemic trends and creating the largest gender gap among 59 particip...
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44% Bias Score
China's "Double Reduction" Policy Faces Obstacles in Fostering Scientific Interest
China's "double reduction" policy, while aiming to boost science interest among students, faces obstacles like insufficient resources, overemphasis on testing, and education inertia, necessitating systemic reforms in science education.
China's "Double Reduction" Policy Faces Obstacles in Fostering Scientific Interest
China's "double reduction" policy, while aiming to boost science interest among students, faces obstacles like insufficient resources, overemphasis on testing, and education inertia, necessitating systemic reforms in science education.
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40% Bias Score
Disabled Scientists Overcome Fieldwork Barriers at Lost Lake
A field trip to Lost Lake in California showcased how scientists with disabilities are overcoming barriers to access in geological fieldwork, highlighting the need for greater inclusion in STEM.
Disabled Scientists Overcome Fieldwork Barriers at Lost Lake
A field trip to Lost Lake in California showcased how scientists with disabilities are overcoming barriers to access in geological fieldwork, highlighting the need for greater inclusion in STEM.
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24% Bias Score
China's "Double Reduction" Policy: Obstacles and Solutions for Cultivating Scientific Talent
China's "double reduction" policy, while aiming to boost student science interest, faces challenges from insufficient resources, overemphasis on testing, and education inertia, requiring systemic changes in curriculum, teacher training, and assessment to cultivate scientific talent.
China's "Double Reduction" Policy: Obstacles and Solutions for Cultivating Scientific Talent
China's "double reduction" policy, while aiming to boost student science interest, faces challenges from insufficient resources, overemphasis on testing, and education inertia, requiring systemic changes in curriculum, teacher training, and assessment to cultivate scientific talent.
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44% Bias Score
China Upgrades Science Education with New Guideline
China's Ministry of Education issued a guideline to enhance science education in primary and secondary schools, mandating at least one science teacher with a master's degree and one science vice-principal per primary school, promoting collaboration, resource sharing, and digital tools to cultivate a...
China Upgrades Science Education with New Guideline
China's Ministry of Education issued a guideline to enhance science education in primary and secondary schools, mandating at least one science teacher with a master's degree and one science vice-principal per primary school, promoting collaboration, resource sharing, and digital tools to cultivate a...
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32% Bias Score