Sex differences in developmental pathways to mathematical competence.
David C. Geary, Mary K. Hoard, Lara Nugent, Zehra E. Ünal
Abstract
-grade mathematical competence was influenced by a combination of general cognitive ability, spatial abilities, and in-class attention. General cognitive ability was important for both sexes but the spatial pathway to mathematical competence was relatively more important for boys and the in-class attention pathway for girls.
Topics & Concepts
PsychologyCompetence (human resources)FluencyDevelopmental psychologyMathematics educationSocial psychologyCognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsSpatial Cognition and NavigationMathematics Education and Teaching Techniques