The Myth That Only Brilliant People Are Good at Math and Its Implications for Diversity
A common misconception about math is that it requires raw intellectual talent or “brilliance.” Only students who possess this sort of brilliance are assumed to be capable of success in math-related subjects. This harmful myth has far-reaching consequences for the success of girls...
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Main Authors: | Eleanor K. Chestnut (Author), Ryan F. Lei (Author), Sarah-Jane Leslie (Author), Andrei Cimpian (Author) |
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2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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