Affect and Gender

Abstract

In this chapter the authors present findings from recent research studies, conducted in different contexts, in which gender issues associated with a range of affective variables included in explanatory models for gender differences in mathematics learning outcomes-achievement and participation-were explored. The studies encompass data gathered from various different groups of students (Indigenous, primary, secondary), parents, mathematics teachers, and the general public. What emerges is an international profi le of gender-related affective measures, with varying levels of agreement, which highlight the signifi cance of contextual factors in this fi eld of research. The authors explore the implications of their fi ndings on classroom practice, policy, and future research.