Maths and segregation
Sir, Congratulations to Miss O’Keefe (August 11) on her mathematical brilliance in spite of the handicap of being an only girl of a; class of 10, but being the exception to the rule does not negate proven research that girls do better at these traditionally male ’ subjects when segregated. Apart from this not being a “new idea,” countless headmistresses and masters, backed by many years of experience have allowed their pupils to profit by this “useless research.” Educators, social scientists, researchers in psychology, child helath and allied fields, do not make statements lightly and are eminently more qualified to pass judgment than Miss ; O’Keefe.
Your correspondent would do: well to beware the arrogance and intemperance of youth. — Yours, etc., (Mrs) E. E. CLARK. August 11, 1980.
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