Breaking the Barriers: Helping Female and Minority Students Succeed in Mathematics and Science (Hardcover, New)

The current global marketplace demands more workers who are scientifically literate, yet few are being adequately prepared to meet that demand. Particularly underrepresented are women and minorities, who often lack the social and academic support that stimulate and sustain interest in science, math, and engineering. The authors of this book demonstrate that early intervention, especially during grades 4 through 8, can help overcome some of these obstacles. They show how increased career awareness and exposure to mentors and role models can help students see science and math-related careers as desirable and viable options. And they explain how test preparation, activity-based instruction, cooperative learning, and tutoring can help to improve academic outcomes. The authors also provide critical information on ten successful intervention programs, including MESA, Project SEED, and Operation SMART - and they offer practitioners specific guidance for developing, funding, and implementing similar programs in their own schools.

General

Imprint:	Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 1992
First published:	November 1992
Authors:	BC Clewell
Dimensions:	238 x 169 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	354
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-55542-482-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Children's & Educational > Mathematics > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Books > Academic & Education > Primary & Secondary Education
LSN:	1-55542-482-1
Barcode:	9781555424824

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