Gender - Internal Factors + Gender Differences in Achievement - GCSE + Coursework Flashcards
What do some sociologists say about the introduction of GCSEs and coursework?
Some sociologists argue that changes in the way pupils are assessed have favoured girls and disadvantaged boys.
What did Gorard find about the gender gap when GCSEs and coursework was inroduced?
Gorard (2005) found that the gender gap in achievement was fairly constant from 1975 until 1989. Then it increased sharply the year they were introduced.
What did Gorard conclude about the gender gap in achievement?
Gorard concludes that the gender gap in achievement is a “product of the changed system of assessment rather than any more general failing boys.
What did Mitsos and Browne conclude about coursework?
Mitsos and Browne concluded that girls are successful in coursework becuase they are more conscientious and better organised than boys.
What 4 facorts did Mitsis and Browne say helped girls to benefit from the introduction of coursework?
The 4 factors that Misos and Browne said benefit girls were:
- spend more time on their work
- take more care in work presentation
- are more better at meeting dealine
- they bring the right equippment and materials to lessons,
What other exam type do girls do well in?
Girls do well in oral exams, and there has been a greater use in them since the introduction of GCSEs. This benefits girls because of their generally better developed language skills.
What does Elwood evaluate about coursework?
Elwood (2005) argues that although coursework has some influence, it is unlikely to be the only cause of the gender gap because exams have much more influence than coursework on final grades.
What does some sociologists say about girls characteristics and skills in exams?
Some sociologists argue that these characteristics and skills are the result of early gender role socialisation in the family. For example, girls are taught to be neat, tidy and patient. These qualities have become an advantage in today’s assessment system, helping girls achieve greater success than boys.
