High school environments and girls' interest in computer science

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a brief literature review of the involvement of women in computer science, of high school computer science curricula, and of an increasing interest in single-sex education. A study was conducted to determine if the high school environment is a factor in encouraging girls' interest in and attitude toward computers. A description of the study and its results are discussed.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

Additional Classification:
  A. General Literature
  A.m MISCELLANEOUS

General Terms:
Documentation

Keywords:
computer science, education, single-sex schools, women