Additional Resources

 

 

Learn about research being done to make STEM education more equitable and effective
Learn about STEM stereotype origins and ways to reduce   their negative impact
Learn ways to make STEM a fun and educational part of         your everyday activities
Learn about techniques that can motivate students in STEM      in and out of the classroom
Learn how to help children build a healthy sense of self
Learn about the importance of early feelings and beliefs about math
Learn about children’s self-esteem and ways to boost it

 

 

‘Math is for Boys’ stereotype still alive
Gender stereotypes about math develop as early as second grade
Will liking math help girls get better scores?
Why do girls as young as six believe boys are smarter?

 

American Parents Are Way Too Focused on Their Kids’ Self-Esteem

 

When do children show evidence of self-esteem? Earlier than you might think

 

Scientists have developed an easy way to determine if kindergarteners have healthy self-esteem

 

By age 5, children have a sense of self-esteem that rivals adults, study says

 

A Child’s Lifelong Self-Esteem Emerges Earlier Than We Thought