Boys’ advantage in solving algebra word problems is mediated by spatial abilities and mathematics anxiety.
David C. Geary, Mary K. Hoard, Lara Nugent
Abstract
s = -.28 to -.37). A series of structural equation models revealed the sex difference for algebra word problems was mediated by spatial abilities and mathematics anxiety, controlling myriad confounds. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).
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