Differences in the success of solving technical and mathematical problems by young men and women

This paper examines differences in the success of solving technical and mathematical problems between young men and women. The purpose of the study is to identify factors influencing the results, as well as to analyze possible reasons for differences between the genders. In recent years, research in psychology and education has begun to focus on differences in success in solving technical and mathematical problems between boys and girls. Statistics show that boys are more likely to perform well in mathematics and engineering, although there are many exceptions among girls who achieve significant success in these areas. The reasons for such differences can be both biological and social. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to understand gender characteristics in education and the importance of creating equal conditions for learning. During the study, quantitative and qualitative analysis methods were used, including testing and surveys among students of various educational institutions. The results show that boys are more likely to demonstrate high results in solving technical problems, while girls show comparable results in mathematical problems. This may be due to different approaches to learning, motivation, and levels of self-confidence. The study also identified the need to adapt educational programs to take into account gender differences to improve the success of all students. In conclusion, the work highlights the importance of improving educational methods and tools to achieve optimal learning outcomes for both boys and girls in STEM disciplines. Given the need to train specialists in the field of natural and technical sciences, as well as recent data on the influence of the social environment on the success of girls and boys in these areas, the topic seems extremely important. The work represents an attempt to empirically study the success of solving mathematical, technical and spatial problems by girls and boys – high school students of rural secondary schools of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia).

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