Week 1 Discussion Topic Nature vs Nurture - Are Boys Really Better at Math? For

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Week 1 Discussion Topic Nature vs Nurture - Are Boys Really Better at Math? For decades it has been accepted that boys are naturally better at math than girls. However as we come to better understand nature and nurture along with today's advanced brain scanning instruments this assumption is being challenged by many in the academic community. What do you think - is this gender difference because of nature, nurture, or a combination of the two. Before entering into this discussion conduct a web search with the following terms: gender AND mathematics. In this week's discussion, based on what you found in your research, answer the following questions: Are the gender differences in mathematics because of nature, nurture, or a combination of the two? (Make sure to support your conclusion with your research) What have been the effects of this unchallenged assumption? Can anything be done to equalize gender performance in mathematics? If so what strategy do you propose?

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Gender difference in mathematics can be due to nurture and nature.There are difference in perfomances of boys and girls depending on the education availablity.The aptitude of mathematics starts after the age of 7.It is the nurture to develop this attitiude in a child to enhance the skills.In certain cultures one who excels in mathematics is considered a genius and many fail to opt out of mathematics in high school due to fear of failure.Girls have a higher aptitiude for mathematics as they look to develop their career in fields of engineering and physics.In some cultures girls are not motivated to excel in education,rather opt for courses like arts or early childhood education.The development in early childhood plays an important role in developing mathematical skills.Children should be taught mathematical skills from early age so by the time they are 12 or 13 years of age they have developed the concept.

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