Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 11

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 9 - Competences for life for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Read the text again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. Recent studies have found that there is no significant difference in ability between boys and girls in Maths and Science.
  2. Parents and teachers can encourage girls to take up STEM careers by providing access to activities and toys that promote creativity, stimulating their interest in exploring the world, highlighting their positive results in Maths and Science, and creating a 'growth mindset' environment.
  3. Creating a 'growth mindset' environment in schools, where girls' positive results in Maths and Science are highlighted, will help foster interest in scientific subjects.
  4. Girls may be discouraged from taking up STEM fields due to the fear of being in the minority in university courses or jobs, and the perception that they will have to work harder than boys to succeed.
  5. It is important to attract more women in STEM to improve innovation, creativity, and competitiveness in the workforce.
  6. Women who already work in STEM can encourage girls to take up these subjects by participating in projects where they go into schools to talk about their careers and by serving as positive role models. Additionally, celebrating events like the International Day of Women and Girls in Science can also inspire young girls to pursue STEM fields.