A Descriptive Study of Male and Female Scores on the Missouri Assessment Program Test
Date of Graduation
Summer 2001
Degree
Master of Science in Biology
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Janice Greene
Abstract
Studies indicate that males score higher in math and science than females. Females score higher in the communication arts. This is due to tradition that causes gender bias. This bias is often unintentional and unnoticed. Males also score higher on multiple-choice tests than females. This study compares the scores of males and females for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test at the Summersville High School. MAP test results were analyzed for differences between genders in specific content area and type of questions asked. In this study, the mean score for females in every test was higher than the scores of males. However, there was no significant difference between genders on most tests. Females scored significantly higher on performance event questions, constructed response questions in physical science, and overall math scores. Female scores were approaching significance on multiple choice questioning.
Subject Categories
Biology
Copyright
© Sonia Keeling
Recommended Citation
Keeling, Sonia, "A Descriptive Study of Male and Female Scores on the Missouri Assessment Program Test" (2001). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 2387.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/2387
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