Should single-gender education be an option for students?
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Do the Math
Do the Math
American schools must adapt to a competitive world. Schools are looking for ways to boost achievement and improve student conduct. Some public schools are considering the single-gender paradigm. They hope schools or classes comprising only one gender will increase student achievement. In 1995, there were just 2 single-gender public schools. During the next twenty years, that number grew to 283.
Option 1:
Option 1:
Based on the graph on the right, which of the following best describes what happened to the number of single-gender public schools from 2002 to 2008?
A. the number doubled
B. the number decreased by one-third
C. the number multiplied by 8
D. the number increased by 300%
Number of Single-Gender Public Schools in the U.S.
Option 2:
Option 2:
As of 2015, there were 283 single-gender public schools in the U.S. Of these 283 schools, 42% were located in cities, 34% were located in rural areas, 12% were located in suburbs, and 12% were located in towns. Approximately how many single-gender public schools were located in each type of area in 2015?
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Discussion Question:
Discussion Question:
Researchers have conducted studies on differences between males and females to help us do a better job of educating students. For instance, studies suggest that males generally prefer a temperature significantly cooler than females. So, classrooms comprising only one sex might set the temperature differently. Should schools adapt to students, or should students adapt to schools? Which paradigm seems right to you? Why?
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