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imowrer

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Mrs. Schwartz teaches fifth grade math and science. Based on research about elementary teachers' treatment of boys and girls, which pattern is Mrs. Schwartz likely to follow in her math and science classes?
 
  a. Mrs. Schwartz will probably give girls more attention to encourage them to go into math and science related careers.
  b. Mrs. Schwartz will probably interact more with the boys in her class than the girls.
  c. Mrs. Schwartz, being a female teacher, will probably provide more detailed feedback to the girls in her class compared to the boys.
  d. Mrs. Schwartz, being a female teacher, will probably give equal treatment to the boys and girls in her class.

Question 2

Which of the following descriptions illustrates gender constancy?
 
  a. Sally understands that she and her girlfriends are not going to develop muscles like the boys in her class, and they will probably always win in competitions requiring physical strength.
  b. Football was Marco's favorite activity when he was a little kid. Now he loves playing football in the city league with other fifth grade boys.
  c. Gabriella likes playing games with the girls in her clique of friends. They never allow any boys to play games with them. They like it that way.
  d. Jodelle liked helping her mom make cookies from the time she was just a toddler. She still likes to make cookies, but now she doesn't need help. She has learned to bake by herself.


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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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