ELEM:Gender Inequity on Tests

["Randolph - Barbara D." <barbrand@umd5.umd.edu>]

Maryland gives 3rd and 5th graders a performance test each year as a way
to measure school improvement.  Most of the test requires well written
answers including a topic sentence, supporting details and a conclusion.
Our girls do SO much better on this test than the boys.  Does anyone have
have any suggestions for helping boys with their writing skills?  Do you
know of any studies comparing elementary boys and girls and writing
ability?  Are there any gender-related web sites that you know of?
Thanks for your help.
Barb Randolph, Media Specialist
Rockburn Elementary School
Howard County, MD
barbrand@umd5.umd.edu

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