The Impact of Tutor Gender Match on Girls’ STEM Interest, Engagement, and Performance
American Educational Research Journal
Published online on March 05, 2026
Abstract
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Gender disparities in STEM persist despite girls performing as well as boys academically, suggesting girls may benefit from role models who shape their perceptions of STEM. We examine whether female math tutors influence girls’ STEM interest, attendance, ...
Gender disparities in STEM persist despite girls performing as well as boys academically, suggesting girls may benefit from role models who shape their perceptions of STEM. We examine whether female math tutors influence girls’ STEM interest, attendance, ...