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Stereotypes in math have been a limiting factor on
career choice in this field. This Smart Choices activity asks students to
research famous mathematicians and discuss reasons for a male dominated
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Primary Learning Outcomes
Does gender bias affect careers in math? How would stereotypes
limit my choices in this field?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Who are famous mathematicians?
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
B. Educational and Occupational Exploration
6
Topic: Skills to
locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
Standard: -Describe the educational
requirements of various occupations. -Demonstrate use of a range of resources
(e.g., , handbooks, career materials, labor market information, and computerized
career information delivery systems). -Demonstrate knowledge of various
classification systems that categorize occupations and industries (e.g., ,
Dictionary of Occupational Titles). -Describe the concept of career ladders.
-Describe the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment as a career
option. -Identify individuals in selected occupations as possible information
resources, role models, or mentors. -Describe the influence of change in supply
and demand for workers in different occupations. -Identify how employment trends
relate to education and training. -Describe the impact of factors such as
population, climate, and geographic location on occupational
opportunities.
C. Career Planning
11
Topic: Understanding the continuous changes in male/female
roles.
Standard: -Identify
factors that have influenced the changing career patterns of women and men.
-Identify evidence of gender stereotyping and bias in educational programs and
occupational settings. -Demonstrate attitudes, behaviors, and skills that
contribute to eliminating gender bias and stereotyping. -Identify courses
appropriate to tentative occupational choices. -Describe the advantages and
problems of nontraditional occupations.
Grade: 9-12
Language Arts
4
Topic: Core
Skills
Standard: Uses research
process: selecting topic, formulating questions, identifying key words, choosing
sources, skimming, paraphrasing, note-taking, organizing, summarizing, and
presenting.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Have the students research to find the names of famous women
mathematicians.
Step:
2 Duration:
Ask students why math has been a male dominated field.
Step: 3 Duration:
Have students research careers in mathematics, choose one, and
discuss what interests them about the career.
Materials and Equipment
Media center resources, Internet resources
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 hour
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students will be assessed according to the quality of their
research and discussion and their understanding of math as a career
choice.
Extension
The invitation of female guest speakers in the profession will
enrich students understanding
Remediation
Students with difficulties in organization can create a chart
listing necessary information to be gathered from research.
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
