University of Washington Study Posits That Gender-Based Math Choices Made Early

An article in the Chicago Tribune cites a new study released from the University of Washington which holds that, as early as second grade, girls view math as a male-oriented subject, and personalize that view to themselves.  Researchers were not clear on the reasons for this decision - whether related to messages from media or from peers, teachers, or parents.  http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/tribu/family/sc-fam-0517-education-girls-math-20110517,0,190694.story