Underlying some of this is the demeaning of the normal - TopicsExpress



          

Underlying some of this is the demeaning of the normal distribution curve as a guide. A few 7 y-o boys can sit still for hours; a few for only a few minutes. There is a mean for boys of a certain age. The mean for girls of that age is higher. Gearing classes to the girl mean puts pressure on the boys; and may encourage teachers to see the boys as aberrant, recommending medication or discipline. Boys are NOT aberrant girls. And, wow!, Jerry Mathers still looks eight years old!
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 16:53:30 +0000

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