Martha Carr, Ph.D.
Educational Psychology
Phone:(706) 542-4504
mmcarr@uga.edu

I examine the influences of parents, teachers, and peers on the development of gender differences in early mathematics strategy use. I also conduct research on the role of metacognition (children's knowledge about themselves as learners, the strategies they use, and the tasks) on their ability to use strategies. Finally, I examine how motivational factors, particularly beliefs about effort and ability, influence strategy use and are influenced by the social environment.

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