Gender Differences in Mathematics Self-concept Across the World: an Exploration of Student and Parent Data of TIMSS 2015

• Published in: International journal of science and mathematics education Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 1229 - 1250
• Main Authors: Mejía-Rodríguez, Ana María, Luyten, Hans, Meelissen, Martina R. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Singapore 01.08.2021; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Achievement Tests; Correlation; Data analysis; Education; Elementary School Students; Foreign Countries; Gender aspects; Gender Differences; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; International Assessment; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical Concepts; Mathematics; Mathematics Achievement; Mathematics Education; Mathematics Tests; Numeracy; Parent Background; Parent Participation; Parent School Relationship; Science Education; Self Concept; Self esteem; Students; Primary education; Mathematics self-concept; Gender differences; Mathematics achievement; Parental involvement

Using data from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015 assessment of fourth-grade students in 32 countries, a series of mean comparisons and regression analyses were conducted to determine (1) the gender gap in students’ self-concept in mathematics; (2) to what extent...