A Study of Gender Differences in Academic Performance in a Rural County in Tennessee.

<p>This thesis analyzes differences in academic performance measures of males and females in a rural county in Northeast Tennessee. A transcript review was performed for the graduating classes of 1993, 1998, and 2003. Overall GPA and individual math, science, and English grades were recorded. Comparisons of females and males enrolled in AP English, Advanced Math, and Advanced Science courses were also recorded and analyzed.</p><p>Findings revealed that females performed better than males in every subject. In 1993 the advantage is slight and is not statistically significant. However, in 1998 and 2003 the advantage is much more pronounced. In 1993 slightly more males took advanced Math and Science courses; however, by 2003 more females were enrolled in such courses than their male counterparts. The reasons for the differences noted in this study are largely because of sociological factors.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MA (Master of Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Sociology

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Sparks-Wallace, Olivia Joy

• Rural Appalachia
• High School
• Gender Differences
• Educational Sociology
• Gender and Sexuality
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Sociology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2101

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3462