Perception on Gender Difference In Mathematics Achievements: The Case of Jimma University
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2007-03
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
This study is meant to understand the perceptions of Jimma University
Jemale students and their mathematics instructors on Jem.ales' mathematics
achievements, and understand holV some Jactors influence the Jemales'
perceptions. To do this; I used the qualitative research methodology and
case study strategy. 1 held an in-depth interview, a Jocus group discussion,
field observation and document analysis. I analyzed the data using the
narrative analysis technique. I employed the social constructivist perspective
oj knowledge construction in learning mClthem.atics. 1 Jound out that the
female students and their mathemCltics instructors perceive that the Jemale
students have lower mathematics achievements than the male students. The
factors that influenccd the Jemales' perceptions are the Jact that Jemale
students are denied of their Jreedom of interaction that they required in
learning Illathcil1C1lics: the learning environll7ent is not meant for females '
lIlathemazic.:s learning; thr.::y don"t have rate models and mentors in learning
mathematics,' they are seen as guests, and are Jorced into seeing them.selves
as guests in the mathematics class
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Mathematics Achievements