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.
Teacher Self-Reflection: Prescriptive, Informational Feedback
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Use this worksheet to guide teachers’ self-reflection on the feedback they provide to students.
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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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Learning Together About Prescriptive Feedback
Girls in Math & Science > Prescriptive Feedback > Overview & Tools
Convene a school in-service session for teachers to learn about how to provide prescriptive, informational feedback using these suggested activities. Related Files and Media: Prescriptive...
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Teaching About Brain Plasticity
Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools
Use the suggested classroom activities in this tool to teach students about the brain’s ability to grow in response to enrichment and practice activities. Related Files: You Can Grow Your...
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Learning Together About Academic Abilities (Part 2)
Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools
Convene a follow-up in-service session about how to teach students that abilities are expandable using these suggested activities. Related Media and Files: Learning Together About Academic...
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Teach Ability Is Expandable
Girls in Math & Science > Ability is Expandable > Overview & Tools
Use this self-reflection worksheet to guide teachers’ understanding of messages and instructional strategies that may affect students’ beliefs about their abilities in math and science.
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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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