Girls in Math & Science
Explore resources designed to support girls' success in math and science. 
- View a visual diagram of all five practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Listen to an expert
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
- Ability is Expandable
- Prescriptive Feedback
- Female Role Models
- Sparking Curiosity
- Teaching Spatial Skills
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Encouraging Girls in Math and Science.
Observing Students to Develop a Feedback Plan
Girls in Math & Science > Prescriptive Feedback > Overview & Tools
Use these observation process steps with pairs of teachers to guide observations of each others' classes with the end goal of improving the feedback given to students.
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Prescriptive, Informational Feedback
Girls in Math & Science > Prescriptive Feedback > Overview & Tools
Use this worksheet to guide teachers’ self-reflection on the feedback they provide to students.
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Teaching About Female Role Models
Girls in Math & Science > Female Role Models > Overview & Tools
Use this evaluation form to guide teachers’ self-reflection on instructional strategies for exposing girls to female role models who have succeeded in math or science.
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Planning for Implementation: Female Role Models
Girls in Math & Science > Female Role Models > Overview & Tools
Work with teachers in your school using this tool to develop a plan for exposing your students to female role models in math and science. Related Files: Teacher Self-Reflection: Teaching...
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Learning Together About Female Role Models
Girls in Math & Science > Female Role Models > Overview & Tools
Use this protocol to convene a school in-service session to learn about the practice of exposing girls to female role models who have achieved success in math or science. Related Media and...
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Learning Together About Sparking Curiosity
Girls in Math & Science > Sparking Curiosity > Overview & Tools
Convene a school in-service session for teachers and use this protocol to learn strategies for sparking initial curiosity and fostering long-term interest in math and science. Related...
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Strategies for Sparking Curiosity
Girls in Math & Science > Sparking Curiosity > Overview & Tools
This evaluation form can be used to guide teachers’ self-reflection on instructional strategies for sparking initial curiosity and fostering long-term interest in math and science.
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Conducting a School Assessment: Sparking Curiosity
Girls in Math & Science > Sparking Curiosity > Overview & Tools
Use this assessment worksheet to examine the degree of school support for sparking interest in math and science, and to identify areas for improvement.
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Encouraging Girls Planning Template #3
Girls in Math & Science > Overview & Tools
This planning template for state-level personnel suggests ways states can promote girls' academic success and career interest in math and science. Key considerations are presented for state...
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Encouraging Girls Planning Template #2
Girls in Math & Science > Overview & Tools
This planning template for district-level personnel offers key actions to promote girls' academic success and career interest in math and science. Areas addressed include district leadership,...
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Encouraging Girls Planning Template #1
Girls in Math & Science > Overview & Tools
This planning template, aimed at school- and district-level personnel, summarizes how schools can promote girls' academic success and career interests in math and science. Key actions are presented...
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