Which of the following is likely to hinder girls from learning how to do science?
A) Placing them in all-girl groups for inquiry activities
B) Honoring the suggestions and conclusions girls make in inquiry activities
C) Holding a science fair in which each individual student in the class prepares an exhibit portraying their research and the results of their inquiries
D) Assigning each student in the class to prepare a short activity or experiment they can share with parents on parent night.
E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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None of the options listed are likely to hinder girls from learning how to do science. In fact, options B, C, and D could potentially encourage girls to become more engaged with science and increase their interest in the subject. Option A, while not necessarily hindering girls, may not be the most effective way to promote girls' interest in science as research has shown that mixed-gender groups tend to be more effective for promoting scientific inquiry among girls.

Which of the Following Is Likely to Hinder Girls from Learning